Police appeal after 'unlawful killing' of two nesting swans in Newport believed to be shot by air rifle
Police are investigating the "unlawful killing" of two nesting swans in Newport that are believed to have been killed with an air rifle.
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A post by Telford & Wrekin Police said the swans were nesting along the tow path at Victoria Park.
Police believe that both swans were shot with an air rifle overnight between April 30 and May 1.
Eggs that were left behind have been taken to an incubator and it's hoped that they will survive.
Officers in the area are appealing for information about the incident and anyone who may have been involved.
A initial post said: "Sergeant 3383 Jones and the Newport Safer Neighbourhood Team are appealing for information following the unlawful killing of two nesting swans along the tow path at Victoria Park, Newport.
"If you have any information about anyone who may be involved in this incident please contact Newport Safer Neighbourhood Team at newport.snt@westmercia.police.uk or call 101."
Yesterday (May 3), officers met with local councillor, Peter Scott to discuss the incident.
Officers in Newport are investigating and are reviewing CCTV in the area.
A following post by Telford & Wrekin Police said: "On Saturday, May 3 2025 Sergeant 3383 Jones met with Councillor Peter Scott to discuss the killing of two swans in Victoria Park last week.
"The Newport Safer Neighbourhood team continue to investigate the unlawful killing of two swans that were incubating their eggs on their nest in Victoria Park.
"We believe both swans were shot with an air rifle sometime in the night over April 30 to May 1. We are viewing CCTV of the area at the key times and are appealing for information from anyone that may lead us to who carried out this cruel attack.
"One small consolation to this sad story is that the eggs left behind from the killing of the swans have been taken to an incubator and we hope will have survived."
