'Throw the book at them' - Echo readers slam 'sick' killing of baby swan in Sunderland park
![The body of a six-week old cygnet was found in Herrington Country Park.](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/image/onecms:ea7c33d4-166e-4240-b8d3-1130fb5eec68:4185a7e3-5dce-4ef0-8749-e656249ecc72/image.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65&enable=upscale)
![The body of a six-week old cygnet was found in Herrington Country Park.](/img/placeholder.png)
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They believe the young bird was struck and by a car due to tyre marks at the scene, prompting a police investigation.
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Hide AdThe ‘truly appalling’ act has shocked the city, with many making calls for additional security, including a park keeper, patrols and CCTV cameras.
![The young animal was found in the park at the weekend.](/jp-ct.co.uk/image/onecms:ebfbb572-7e1d-4226-86dd-87702cd6fcc0:3e14890a-f432-4bd9-8a78-465de0741dc4/image.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65)
![The young animal was found in the park at the weekend.](/img/placeholder.png)
Here’s how you reacted on the Sunderland Echo Facebook page:
Susan Ophield: “Totally heartbreaking that is, they are so beautiful. A park keeper is needed to protect the wildlife.”
Elaine Farrell-Mcknight: “There are some sick sad people about, poor little thing, hope they are found and get what they deserve.”
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Hide AdJeanette Mackintosh Reilly: “Good heavens we have a serious issue with anger & cruelty in this country.”
Sue Hughes: “Some people have no morals at all and the best they can do is hurt innocent animals, need putting cameras up to protect them. RIP little one.”
Jo Moore: “What kind of person would do this?”
Pauline Hughes: “CCTV cameras would be a worthwhile investment ,of course that would come at a cost?”
Dionne Nesbitt: “Think should raise money and get cameras up so they can make sure the birds are safe.”
Mary Donoghue: “Who in their right mind would do this. God knows what they will do next.”
Lynne Mayer: “Swans are protected by the Queen in the UK … throw the book at them!”