POLICE are appealing for information after a dead buzzard was found by a member of the public on a footpath close to Hagg Lane near Sherburn in Elmet.
The bird, which was found at just before midday on Thursday, October 3 was recovered and taken to a vets to be x-rayed which revealed it contained what appeared to be eight pieces of shot.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “This is sadly yet another example of the unacceptable bird of prey persecution which blights our region.
"Killing wild birds is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act and we are committed to putting a stop to this deplorable crime.”
North Yorkshire Police have carried out extensive enquiries in the area. Officers are appealing for anyone with any information, or who may have witnessed anything taking place in relation to this bird to call 101 quoting ref: 12190183166
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