A safeguarded bird was hurt in County Durham – and authorities are now appealing for details.
The red kite bird was discovered with a shot injury near Burnhope Burn, in upper Weardale, by a member of the general public who was out walking.
An x-ray validated the bird had actually been shot and had actually suffered an extreme break in its wing which was splinted.
The bird is now being taken care of by a good Samaritan at Ryedale Wildlife Rescue in Malton.
The red kite when it was discovered. Picture: Durham Constabulary (Image: Durham Constabulary)
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Police wish to speak with anybody who knows associating with this event, consisting of sightings of anything suspicious in the location at the time.
A representative for Durham Constabulary said: “Police are appealing for details after a secured bird was hurt in the Dales.
“The red kite bird was discovered with a shot injury by a walker near Burnhope Burn.
“An X-ray validated it had actually been shot and suffered an extreme break in the wing which was splinted.
“It is now being taken care of by Good Samaritan, Jean Thorpe, at Ryedale Wildlife Rescue, in Malton.
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“An examination has actually been released and the authorities wants to speak with anybody who might have remained in the location at the time or seen anything suspicious that might help officers with their queries.”
Anyone with any details needs to get in touch with Durham Constabulary’s Wildlife Crime Officer, PC Dave Williamson, by emailing [email protected] or calling into Barnard Castle Police Station. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.
