A SWAN was kicked to death and another injured with a catapult in two separate incidents, police believe.

The first swan was found dead in Lower Bemerton on November 16 between 12.30pm and 1pm.

A witness reported seeing a group of young people kicking the swan at around 8am that day.

The second swan was rescued from the city centre by Creatures in Crisis after being shot with a large ball bearing, believed to have been fired from a catapult, causing injury to its beak.

The swan has been treated by a vet and is recovering well.

Police would like to speak with anyone who witnessed either incident.

Please contact PCSO Laura King at Bourne Hill Police Station on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.