Gull shot and killed with with air weapon, 31st August 2026, Park Road, Lowestoft.

Unfortunately, we continue to take reports of wild birds being shot with air weapons and catapults. 

A Gull has been shot and killed with an air weapon in the area of Park Road, Lowestoft.  

The incident occurred at around 0400hrs on the 31st August 2026. 

All birds are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside act 1981 

Can you help? If you have any information about this incident, or witnessed any suspicious activity in the area, please contact Suffolk 

Police quoting crime reference 37/51703/26 

Email - RWP@suffolk.police.uk

Website - https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us

Phone - Call 101

Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form

Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.