A man has been charged after allegedly snatching a live seagull off the street in the Scottish town of Oban and using the bird to attack a shocked passer-by. The bizarre incident took place at Queens Park Place, near Station Square, around 5pm on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Details of the Incident
According to The Oban Times, the suspect reportedly grabbed two seagulls from the street before wielding one of them to assault a member of the public. Horrified onlookers raised the alarm, prompting Police Scotland to respond to the scene. The man was not arrested at the scene but was escorted home while further investigations were carried out.
Charges and Legal Proceedings
Police Scotland confirmed the surreal avian assault in a statement: "A man was charged in connection with an assault on Queen's Park Place in Oban which was reported to police around 5pm on Saturday June 27, 2026." They added: "A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal." Because the incident occurred in Scotland, the case will be handled by the country's unique legal system, with independent public prosecutors deciding on further action.
No Injuries to the Gulls
Despite the chaotic nature of the attack, there was no evidence to suggest that either of the gulls suffered any injuries during the incident. British gulls are known for aggressive behavior such as stealing food, but this is a rare case where a human turned the tables and used the birds as weapons.
