South Yorkshire Police seek men over swan death
A member of the public called the police at 1.45pm last Sunday to report two men killing a swan in Mexborough, Doncaster.
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Hide AdTwo men were seen walking along the canal path throwing bread into the water in a bid to attract the swan towards them.
Once the swan was close by, one of the men is believed to have struck it over the head with a length of wood, killing the bird
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Hide AdCCTV images have been released of two men who police believe could hold vital information about the fatal attack.
Anyone who can identify them should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote crime reference number 14/155254/19.
Crimestoppers can also be contacted, anonymously, by calling 0800 555111.