Animal killers using catapults

ROYAL BOROUGH: Additional police patrols are planned following reports of wildlife being killed by catapult attacks in the Royal Borough.

Thames Valley Police said it is investigating several attacks where catapults have been used to target animals in Datchet. The force said anyone caught carrying a catapult without a lawful reason could be prosecuted.

Sergeant Catherine Griffiths, based at Windsor Police Station said: “We are aware of the impact this is having upon the community and the threat to wildlife that the issue of catapults cause.

“We will deal with offenders robustly and proactively as well as conducting additional targeted patrols in place over the coming weeks to deter further incidents.”

Contact police on 101 or by visiting thames valley.police.uk if you have any information about the attacks.