Man kills seagull

A seagull was attacked and killed by a man outside a bar and takeaway shop in Scarborough.

North Yorkshire Police said the man allegedly attacked and killed the seagull, which was on the pavement on St Thomas Street in Scarborough, outside Ako Kebab and Waterhouse Bar at 2.22am on Saturday August 13.

One man was arrested on suspicion of an animal cruelty offence.

CCTV footage showed the man was with a group of people and that a second group appeared to confront him after the attack – who officers are now urging to come forward.

All gull species are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

Email Lee.Holmes@ northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101, select 2 and ask for Lee Holmes.

You can call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Quote reference 12220143309.