Cumbria Police says one of its officers found the bird on a road in Appleby on Saturday night.

The ducks' breasts had been removed, according to police.

Witnesses say a group of boys were throwing sticks and stones at the three animals late at night.

A blind duck and pier repairs are among the stories we have covered this week.

The duck, named Geraldine, had been seen getting attacked by other birds, says an animal charity.

Local action group also wants signage to warn drivers of ducks' presence in the town centre.

Viscount Hichingbrooke urges a woman seen strangling one of the estate's ducks to come forward.

The public is asked to photograph ducks in local ponds, wetland and parks to aid university study.