Wildlife campaigners rage at surge in catapult attacks on waterfowl at London beauty spots

Wildlife campaigners have reported a recent surge in the number of catapult attacks against waterfowl in south-east London, as they fear a “growing culture” of bird killings in the capital.

Incidents have been reported in the Greenwich, Thamesmead, and Bexley areas, including Danson Park and Greenwich Ecology Park, as well as Priory Gardens, Orpington.