'Throw the book at them' - Echo readers slam 'sick' killing of baby swan in Sunderland park

Families have called for CCTV cameras to be installed at Herrington Country Park following the death of a baby swan.
Debra Fox
By Debra Fox
Published 27th Jun 2019, 06:00 BST
Updated 27th Jun 2019, 08:21 BST

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The body of a six-week old cygnet was found in Herrington Country Park.The body of a six-week old cygnet was found in Herrington Country Park.
The body of a six-week old cygnet was found in Herrington Country Park.

The six-week old cygnet was found by artist Wayne Badresingh and wife Sharon, who had visited the park on Saturday, June 22.

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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The ‘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.The young animal was found in the park at the weekend.
The young animal was found in the park at the weekend.

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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Jeanette 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!”