UMVA has learned that a shocking incident of animal cruelty has taken place at The Fleet in Sheerness, leaving the community in outrage.
The brutal act, which has been widely condemned, involved the killing of two ducks and the injuring of some ducklings. The town council has described the incident as "sickening," "unacceptable," and "criminal," and has vowed to take action to prevent similar incidents in the future.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the authorities believe that the perpetrators used a catapult to target the defenseless wildlife. The police are working to identify those responsible and are appealing for information from the public.
The town council has emphasized that the deliberate targeting of wildlife is not a prank or a game, but an act of cruelty that will not be tolerated. They are urging parents to take responsibility for their children's actions and to reflect on the example they are setting.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the police are working with the town council and other partner agencies to put measures in place to tackle this behavior and protect the wildlife at The Fleet. CCTV is being installed at the location, and the public is being asked to remain vigilant and report any incidents of animal cruelty.
The RSPB and RSPCA have also spoken out against the incident, describing it as "appalling" and "totally unacceptable." They are urging anyone with information to contact the police and are emphasizing that the intentional killing of wild birds is a criminal offense that carries a prison sentence.
The police are seeking to speak to two boys who were seen in the area at the time of the incident, described as being aged between 12 to 14 with dark hair and wearing shorts and grey t-shirts. Anyone with information is being urged to come forward and assist with the investigation.
The community is coming together to condemn the incident and to call for action to be taken. The town council has stated that "enough is enough" and that they will not tolerate this kind of behavior in their community.
