Racing pigeons beaten to death in 'despicable act' at allotments: Whitchurch
(RG28 - Wednesday, 28 December, 2011)

Police are appealing for witnesses after a number of sheds were broken into at Bell Street allotments in Whitchurch on the night of Boxing Day.

Sometime between 10pm on Boxing Day and 9am on December 27 a number of sheds were broken into and entry was forced to a pigeon coop which housed racing pigeons.

The bodies of seven pigeons were then found beaten to death in the allotments and another five or six pigeons are still missing.

The estimated value of the birds is approximately £1,000.

PC Sarah Stokes said:

"Someone has forced entry to a coop full of racing pigeons and killed a number of birds before throwing the dead birds around the allotment.

"This is a truly despicable act of mindless cruelty.

"It is possible that whoever is responsible is bragging about this and we urge anyone with information to come forward to help us find the culprits."

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Sarah Stokes at Basingstoke Police Station on 101.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Police Force: Hampshire

Address:
Bell Street
Whitchurch
Berkshire
RG28