Police are appealing for witnesses and information after two swans were attacked at Ulley Reservoir.
On Monday 17 June we received a report of criminal damage at Ulley Country Park, Rotherham, where it is reported that a pair of mating swans were attacked between the evening of 14 June and the morning of 15 June.
Swan Rescue took the swans and their seven cygnets for treatment on 15 June.
It is believed that the male swan had been struck on the head with a blunt object and the female swan was shot with a catapult or air rifle.
Enquiries are ongoing and we are asking anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward.
You can get in touch by calling 101, through our website or via our online chat, please quote investigation number 14/113301/24 when you get in touch.
