Devon and Cornwall Police are investigating an incident in which a man allegedly grabbed and punched a seagull after it attempted to steal his food, causing the bird to suffer broken wings. The assault reportedly took place on Monday afternoon, July 13, by the harbour in the seaside town of Porthleven, Cornwall.
Witness Describes Brutal Attack
A witness claimed on social media that the man attacked the seagull at the Harbour View Café after it tried to snatch his food. The witness stated: "This man brutally and repeatedly smashed a seagull against the wall of the Harbour View Café because it tried to steal some food. He then stuffed the seagull through the fence onto the road, where it floundered with two broken wings. This was in front of numerous people and children who were hugely upset."
Police Appeal for Information
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "We have been made aware following a report of a seagull being injured by a man by the harbour in Porthleven on the afternoon of Monday, July 13. It was reported the suspect grabbed and punched the seagull leaving it injured. Enquiries into the matter are ongoing."
The police are urging anyone with relevant footage or information to contact them on 101 or via their website, quoting reference number 50260183379.
