Police quiz man over alleged swan attack on Peterborough riverbank

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Police released pictures of the alleged incident on the river bank in Peterborough. Credit: Peterborough Police

A man is helping police with their inquiries after reports that two swans were attacked in Peterborough.

Police put images on social media appealing for help to identify a man who had been seen in the area with two women and a child.

Officers said two swans had been 'viciously attacked' on the embankment by the River Nene on Friday.

A man is being interviewed in connection with the incident.

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