Gull kicked and dies after stealing fish from plate

A gull was allegedly kicked and later died after stealing a fish from a plate from outside a chip shop in Barmouth in Gwynedd.

The RSPCA is appealing for witnesses who may have seen what happened at Marine Parade on 4 August at around 1pm.

The bird is thought to have flown into a parked car after it was reportedly kicked and then died shortly after.

Julia Dalgleish, RSPCA animal rescue officer, said the incident was reported to the charity.

Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, it is illegal to intentionally kill, take, or injure gulls.

She said: “This upsetting incident took place in a public place and would have been a very distressing incident to witness."

She appealed for anyone with information to get in touch.

Ms Dalgleish added: “We’d also like to thank those who showed kindness towards this gull as we understand the bird’s body was removed away from onlookers.

“Sadly, many people have an unfavourable opinion of gulls but these are intelligent animals who form strong social bonds with each other, and deserve to be treated with respect."

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