A man has attacked a seagull with a cricket bat - leaving the bird with a broken wing. Police are now investigating the incident, which happened on Marine Parade, near Poco Pizza, Lyme Regis, at around 5.30pm on July 17.
Dorset Police described the suspect as white, aged in his 50s and around 5ft 10ins tall. He is believed to have spoken in a South African accent and was wearing a grey 'Jim Beam' t-shirt and a grey hat, reports Devon Live.
PC Josh Hurwood, of Dorset Police, said: "This was a distressing incident for people to have witnessed, with many young families in the area at the time. We are carrying out an investigation, with support from the RSPCA, to identify the man involved.
"This occurred on the seafront at a busy time of day. We are appealing for anyone who saw what happened, or who has any information relating to the man's identity, to please come forward."
Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, by emailing 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220115158. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.
