A duck has been injured after being shot at by a catapult this week.

Sussex Police are urging anyone who sees someone using a catapult to dial 999 after reports of an incident on Wednesday.

People had reported that two youths were launching objects at ducks and swans in Egerton Park, Bexhill.

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One of the ducks was injured in the incident and had to be taken into a wildlife rescue centre.

A spokesman for Rother Police said: "We have received reports of two youths using catapults to launch objects at ducks and swans in Egerton Park, Bexhill.

"Unfortunately, one duck was injured in an incident yesterday. We promptly contacted the wildlife rescue centre and arranged for the injured duck to be collected from the concerned member of public who found it.

"We have officers patrolling Bexhill Town Centre every day, so we are urging the public to report any incident of this nature to us immediately via 101, or if anyone is seen using a catapult, please call 999."