Sheerness wildlife targeted with catapult

Kent Police is appealing for information after two ducks were found deceased and a pair of ducklings were injured near a Sheerness waterway.

Officers attended The Fleet near Hawthorn Avenue after the incident was reported at around 11.30am on Saturday 30 May 2026.

Steps were taken to safeguard remaining wildfowl, and an investigation was commenced that included the examination of available CCTV footage.

Inspector Julia Bassindale said:

'We suspect the birds were injured by a catapult and officers are working to identify those responsible.
'Local enquiries have been completed and we want to speak to two boys who were seen in the area at the time. They are described as being aged between 12 to 14 with dark hair and were wearing shorts and grey t-shirts.'

Can you help?

Witnesses who have not yet spoken to the police and anyone with information that may assist, should contact the appeal line on 01795 419119 quoting reference 46/86974/26.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form.