Swans found shot dead in Horsham country park
Police are working with the RSPCA to investigate the incident
Police are appealing for information after two swans were found dead near Horsham.
A member of the public found one bird on Friday, July 30 near the Lennoxwood Lake in Southwater Country Park.
Subsequent tests at a veterinary practice confirmed it had been shot with a ball bearing.
There were also separate reports of a cygnet being found dead in the area from similar injuries.
A Sussex Police spokesperson said the force is liaising with the RSPCA and want witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
In particular, officers are investigating reports of two young men seen with a catapult or slingshot in the area in the past week which may be connected.
Anyone with information should report it to Sussex Police online or call 101 and quote serial 883 of 30/07.