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British Transport Police release images after dead pigeons with ball bearings in skulls are dumped at Chichester station
Overview
British Transport Police have released CCTV images of a car as part of an investigation into 25 to 30 dead pigeons being dumped on the platform and car park at Chichester station in the early hours of 3 September. Vets found that the birds, believed to have been killed elsewhere in Sussex, had been struck with ball bearings. Authorities are appealing for information from the public.
Key points
- Between 25 and 30 dead pigeons were found dumped on the platform and car park at Chichester station on 3 September.
- X-rays performed by a vet revealed the birds had been struck with ball bearings.
- British Transport Police released images of a car leaving the station car park between 01:30 and 02:00 BST.
- Sussex Police stated they are aware of other wildlife catapulting incidents in the region and are conducting hotspot patrols.