Police are searching for a man who allegedly punched a seagull and stuffed it through a fence after the bird stole his food, leaving it with broken wings in front of horrified children. The incident occurred by the harbour in Porthleven, Cornwall, on Monday afternoon, July 13. Devon and Cornwall Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with footage to come forward.
Witness Account of the Attack
A witness reported on social media that the man attacked the seagull at the Harbour View Café after it attempted to steal his food. The witness described the scene: "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 Investigation and Appeal
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed: "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 urge anyone with relevant footage or information to call 101 or visit their website, quoting crime reference number 50260183379.
