Seagull âbludgeonedâ to death with 6ft metal pole by Scots pensioner after bird âstoleâ bread from swans
The alleged incident, which took place in Saltcoats at around 6.30pm on Sunday, was witnessed by a couple who whisked the injured bird to Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue Centre.
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The gull was taken to Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue Centre in Beith but sadly passed away (Image: Supplied)
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Seagull bludgeoned to death by pole-wielding pensioner who said bread is for swans
A married couple claim to have watched an elderly man deliberately beat a seagull with a giant metal pole because it was eating food he was throwing down for swans
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A battered seagull died from its horrific injuries (Image: Supplied)
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