Crow killed by catapult shot in Salisbury

Police are looking to trace two boys seen nearby

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 20th Jul 2023

A crow's been killed in Salisbury, having been shot at with a catapult.

The incident happened in Norfolk Road in Harnham, between 1.00 and 3.20pm on Friday 23rd June.

Wiltshire Police say they've been investigating since, and tell us two boys were seen in the area at the time.

They're now looking to speak to them, for their account of what happened.

One of the boys was wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts and black trainers.

The other was wearing a black t-shirt, grey shorts and white trainers and both had light coloured hair.

If you can help with any information about the incidents, or in identifying the boys seen nearby, you're asked to call Wiltshire Police on 101, quoting reference number 54230066260.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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