Seagull injured by catapult shot in Dorchester
Dorset Police are now investigating what happened
A seagull has needed veterinary treatment after being shot by an object fired from a catapult in Dorchester.
Police were called to Weymouth Avenue at around 3.25pm on Sunday afternoon (30th January).
It was reported a group of teenagers, both male and female, were shooting at a seagull using a catapult.
Officers spoke to people within the group and seized a catapult from a teenage boy.
A member of the public took the injured bird to a vets.
PC Paul Diffey, of Dorchester Neighbourhood Policing Team, said:
“This happened in a busy area and I would therefore ask anyone who witnessed anything to please come forward.
“I am appealing to motorists who were travelling along Weymouth Avenue around the relevant time to please check their dashcam for any footage to help our enquiries.
“Finally, I would be keen to speak to the woman who helped by taking the injured seagull to the vet as she may have important information to assist my investigation.”
If you can help with any information about what happened, you're asked to contact Dorset Police by calling 101 or emailing 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk, quoting reference number 55220017140.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.