Good afternoon everyone,

We just wanted to update you around what we’re doing in relation to a swan that was killed in the Netley Abbey area last week, as we know from speaking to you that many of you are extremely concerned about this incident.

In case you aren’t already aware, we were called at 10.25am on Thursday 25 April to a report that a swan had been killed on Victoria Road. It is believed that the incident took place prior to 4pm on Tuesday 23 April.

We wanted to reassure you that our CountryWatch team have been reviewing this report and carrying out enquiries in order to determine the circumstances and identify those responsible. This investigation is ongoing and we would ask anyone with any information to please call us on 101 quoting the reference number 44240172544. You can also submit information online at https://orlo.uk/Z8Ufl

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that has called in with information so far – we are following all reports up.

If you would like to come and speak to us directly then on Saturday (4 May) we will be conducting a moving beat surgery throughout the day. We will be in the following locations at the times specified and it would be great to see you there.

We will also be patrolling the areas as well as being static in the van so if you cannot travel far from your property feel free to flag one of us down.

0900 – 0940 - Bitterne Precinct

0945 – 1025 – Merryoak Green

1030 – 1100 – The Veracity (Spring Road Side)

1105 – 1135 – Defender road

1140 – 1215 – Victoria Road (outside LIDL)

1245 – 1335 – International Way

1340 – 1430 – Weston Secondary School

1435 – 1520 – Weston Shore