‘Disabled badge’ driver mows down flock of seagulls in Taunton

Five of the birds were knocked down and killed by the driver. Credit: ITV News West Country

An urgent appeal has been issued after a flock of seagulls were deliberately mowed down in Taunton.

Five birds were killed after a gold-coloured VW Caddy was driven into them in Cannon Street on Tuesday (July 2) evening.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing the driver deliberately aim their car - which was displaying a disabled badge - at the gulls before ploughing into them.

It is illegal to intentionally take, injure or kill wild birds - including seagulls. Credit: PA

The RSPCA is appealing for those who saw the incident to get in touch.

All wild birds are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and it is illegal - except under licence - to intentionally take, injure or kill wild birds or interfere with their nest or eggs.

The maximum penalty, if found guilty, is six months in prison and/or an unlimited fine.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the RSPCA appeal line on 0300 123 8018.