Police investigate reports man 'beat seagull to death' at St Ives beach
Officers say the offence took place over the weekend
It is being reported that a man beat a seagull to death at a beach in St Ives over the weekend.
Police say it happened at Porthgwidden on Saturday afternoon.
Killing a seagull is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Officers say they are investigating and anyone with information is asked to get in touch.
"We are investigating a report that a man beat a seagull to death at Porthgwidden beach, St Ives.
"The incident happened between 5pm and 5.15pm on Saturday 17th July."
Devon and Cornwall Police
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, or email 101@dc.police.uk, quoting crime reference CR/060476/21.