Man arrested after swans with eggs shot and killed in Leeds lake

The swans, a male and a female, were shot on marshland adjacent to Knowsthorpe water treatment works, in Pontefract Lane.

It happened between about 9pm and 9.30pm on Monday, June 8

A man was seen shooting a rifle in the area at the time, police said.

Police released CCTV of a man they wanted to identify in connection with the incident on Thursday, June 11.

A 20-year-old man has now been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage in connection with the incident.

He was arrested on Tuesday, June 16.

He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

West Yorkshire Police have thanked the public for sharing the appeal and contacting them with information.

A spokesman said: "A man was arrested following an appeal for information which received a significant response from the public.

"We are grateful to everyone who shared the appeal and contacted us with information."

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