AN appeal for information has been issued by police after a buzzard was shot dead in Worsbrough.
The bird of prey, which is a protected species, was found last Thursday on Hound Hill Lane.
PC Mark Winter, wildlife crime officer, said: “The buzzard was found with a trauma to its head attributed to either a pellet or shot projectile. They are protected by law and it is quite obviously an offence to shoot, injure or trap one.
“This incident has occurred at some point in early April and this is an appeal for people to assist with this investigation.”
Anyone with information should call police on 101.
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