Swan dies after being shot in Clayton-le-Moors

A swan has been killed and another injured after being shot with an air rifle Credit: PA

A swan has died and another left injured after being shot on a canal with an air rifle.

Police and RSPCA officers were called to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal on Whalley Road, Clayton-le-Moors, Hyndburn, after the incident was reported on last Thursday 28th December.

A male swan is understood to have died after being shot in the head and a female swan was taken to a local vet for treatment.

An investigation has been launched but no arrests have been made.