Squirrels attacked using catapults in Salisbury park

Police were called out to Victoria Park

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 3rd May 2023

Squirrels in Salisbury's Victoria Park have been attacked by a group of people shooting at them using catapults.

Wiltshire Police tell us they got a call from a member of the public at around 2.20pm on Sunday 16th April.

The details have now been released, as officers ask for any other witnesses to get in touch with them.

Two teenagers and a man in his 20s were stopped and searched in connection with the incident.

Catapults were seized from them.

If you can help with any further information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 54230039846.

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