Police investigating act of animal cruelty - Young

Thursday, 19 December 2024 05:30:18 PM

Police are investigating an act of animal cruelty in the state’s south.

Today (Thursday 19 December 2024) officers from The Hume Police District responded to a report that two ducks had been killed in the grounds of an education facility on Smith Street, Harden, about 30km south of Young.

Officers have been informed that the Saxony breed ducks were secured in an enclosure on the grounds and were owned by the institution.

The incident is believed to have occurred sometime between 6pm yesterday (Wednesday 18 December 2024) and 8.30am today.

Acting Inspector Mark Lake of The Hume Police District, said the incident was deeply disturbing.

“These animals have been subjected to an horrific act of cruelty,” Acting Inspector Lake said.

“It is clear that the ducks were well cared for by the facility and for someone to do this is beyond belief.”

“We are urging anyone who may have any information about this matter – or who were in the area at the time with any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – to contact Young Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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