Stoke-on-Trent man voluntarily interviewed after uproar over death of ducklings
Staffordshire Police are looking into an allegation that three ducklings were crushed by a van
Last updated 23rd May 2022
Police investigating allegations that a van driver killed three ducklings in Staffordshire have interviewed a 61-year-old man as part of ongoing inquiries.
The man, from Stoke-on-Trent, was "voluntarily interviewed" on Sunday, Staffordshire Police said in a brief statement.
The force is looking into an allegation that three ducklings were crushed by a van after its driver opted not to wait for them to cross a road in the Trentham area on Friday.
Police were made aware of the incident as a result of a social media post from a witness, which included images of the ducklings lying on the road and sparked numerous posts calling for a criminal inquiry.
An investigation is continuing to establish if any offences have been committed under the Wildlife and Countryside Act.
A Staffordshire Police statement issued on Twitter said: "We are aware of a post circulating of a van driver who is believed to have killed ducklings in Trentham.
"We understand this is an emotive issue for many people and we ask please that you do not take matters into your own hands."