A man is under investigation by Devon and Cornwall Police after allegedly attacking a seagull in the Cornish town of Porthleven on Monday afternoon. The incident reportedly occurred at the Harbour View Café, in front of several people, including children.
According to witnesses, the man attacked the bird after it attempted to steal his food. Reports from social media, cited by the Daily Mail, claim the man "brutally and repeatedly smashed a seagull against the wall" and then "stuffed it through a fence onto the road." A witness described the bird as "floundering with two broken wings."
Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed they are investigating the report of a seagull being injured by a man. A spokesperson stated, "It was reported the suspect grabbed and punched the seagull leaving it injured."
The force is appealing for anyone with relevant CCTV footage or further information to come forward. Those with details are asked to contact police by calling 101 or visiting their website, quoting reference number 50260183379.