Police appeal for witnesses after the horrific attack in a seaside town
Police are on the hunt for a man who ‘punched’ a seagull for stealing his food. The bird was also grabbed and ‘stuffed through a fence’ leaving it with broken wings.
The horrifying attack happened by the harbour in Porthleven, Cornwall on Monday afternoon (July 13). CornwallLive reports a witness on social media alleged that a man attacked a seagull at the Harbour View Café after it tried to steal his food.
He is then said to have “stuffed it through a fence”, where it was left with broken wings.
The witness said: “This man brutally and repeatedly smashed a seagull against the wall of the Harbour View Café because it tried to steal some food. He then stuffed the seagull through the fence onto the road, where it floundered with two broken wings.
“This was in front of numerous people and children who were hugely upset.”
Police are now investigating the incident and are appealing for anyone with relevant footage or information to come forward.
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: “We have been made aware following a report of a seagull being injured by a man by the harbour in Porthleven on the afternoon of Monday, July 13.
“It was reported the suspect grabbed and punched the seagull leaving it injured. Enquiries into the matter are ongoing.
“Anybody with any relevant footage or information is asked to call 101 or visit our website quoting 50260183379.”
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