Coggeshall: Investigation into swan deaths

We’re investigating an incident which led to the death of four swans in Coggeshall.

We were called to a disturbance in Grange Hill, at 8.30pm on Monday 2 January after a member of the public had found one injured swan on the riverside and three swans which had died nearby.

Officers quickly attended the scene and were able to reach the injured swan, which was taken to a local vet.

However, despite those efforts, it too sadly died.

We are now investigating the circumstances around their deaths under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Protection of Wild Birds).

No arrests have been made and our enquiries are ongoing.

We need anyone with information on the incident or doorbell and dashcam footage of the area overnight between 8pm and 8.30pn on 2 January to get in contact.

You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.

Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

Please quote crime reference 42/892/23.