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Boy, 14, arrested over fatal swan and duck attacks

AFP/Getty A number of mute swans swimming on water.AFP/Getty
A number of swans (similar to the ones pictured) and ducks have been killed or injured, police said

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a series of fatal attacks on swans and ducks.

Hertfordshire Police received reports of several swans being killed and birds being injured along the New River near Whit Hern Park in Cheshunt.

The force appealed for information last week, saying "acts of cruelty towards wildlife are not only deeply concerning, but are also criminal offences."

The teenager has been released on bail while investigations continue.

Mike Quinn/Geograph River curving round to the left with hedge on the left bank behind log roll, and grass on the right with a dark-coloured bench looking towards the river. There are new houses in the background.Mike Quinn/Geograph
The attacks are alleged to have happened along the New River near Whit Hern Park in Cheshunt

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