Police appeal for witnesses following death of swan in Stoke-on-Trent

By Sarah Garner 28th Nov 2024

The swan was hit by a vehicle on Flaxman Close, Barlaston, last week (Google).
The swan was hit by a vehicle on Flaxman Close, Barlaston, last week (Google).

Staffordshire Police are appealing for information after a swan was struck and killed by a vehicle in Barlaston.

The incident happened at around 2pm on Sunday 24 November on Flaxman Close.

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "Witnesses are urged to contact us with any information they have, including CCTV or dashcam footage, of the area at the time.

"Please contact [email protected], call 101, or use our Live Chat facility, quoting reference number 228 of 28 November.

"To report anonymously, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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