Police warning after ducks found shot and dumped

According to Lincolnshire Police Rural Crime Action Team, the first incident was reported on Boston Road, Kirkby La Thorpe, near Sleaford, where eight dead ducks were found.

And now four more have been found on Hall Road Haconby, between Sleaford and Bourne.

They explained: “We are fully aware that they can be shot. Obviously with permission of the landowner using lawful methods.

“The issue is that the dumping of them is illegal.

“If you are in a shoot and your members take birds away at the end of the day we would ask you to remind them to dispose of the waste properly once they have been processed and only shoot or take away what they are capable of dealing with.”