Target: Rachel Farrell, Chief Constable, Dorset Police, England
Goal: Investigate reported catapult attacks on river birds and pursue charges for substantiated injuries or killings while protecting wildlife at risk.
A duck should be able to feed along the river without becoming a target. Reports of catapult attacks in Dorchester have prompted volunteer patrols and police inquiries. The supplied account alleges that steel projectiles have left birds with fractured wings, ruptured eyes, and internal bleeding.
Recent local reporting describes police efforts to identify people involved, including examination of a photograph. Investigators must establish who acted, what happened, and whether particular injuries or deaths resulted from unlawful attacks.
Volunteer concern should be supported by a practical police response. Clear reporting routes, targeted patrols, and coordination with wildlife rescuers can help protect birds and preserve evidence. Demand diligent investigation of credible reports and appropriate prosecution wherever deliberate unlawful harm is established.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Chief Constable Farrell,
Please sustain the investigation into reported catapult attacks on birds along the River Frome and nearby areas. Allegations of birds being struck with steel ammunition warrant prompt assessment, especially where rescuers report serious injuries. We ask that officers treat each incident as a potential source of evidence while ensuring injured animals can receive urgent care.
Collect witness observations, original recordings, incident locations, and veterinary findings. Please investigate the alleged wing fractures, eye injuries, and internal bleeding individually, rather than assuming every injured bird has the same cause of harm. Work with volunteers on safe reporting and discourage confrontation. Any use of public-space restrictions should reflect the actual terms of a valid local order.
When the evidence supports charges, pursue the case and give prosecutors the material needed to seek proportionate penalties. Please identify recurring locations where patrols could reduce a demonstrated risk, and communicate progress without exposing uncharged individuals to public accusation. The community’s effort to protect wildlife deserves sustained professional support. Stop any substantiated attacks and help secure meaningful consequences for proven cruelty.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Acabashi
