2020-2023 saw a rise in weapon attacks on animals in Wales, primarily targeting wild birds.

2020-2023 saw a rise in weapon attacks on animals in Wales, with 66 reported incidents, mainly targeting wild birds. Crossbow attacks increased from 7 in 2022 to 11 in 2023, while catapult/slingshot incidents rose from 27 to 28. RSPCA's Lead Wildlife Officer Geoff Edmonds expressed concern that these incidents likely represent only a fraction of the actual occurrences. Between 2022 and 2023, wild birds were the most common victims, followed by dogs and farm animals.

August 07, 2024
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