Bury with 'bullet holes' in them over the weekend, according to park volunteers, who were 'sickened' when they made the discoveries on Sunday morning.
A group of '10 to 15 youths' with 'three to four air rifles' were seen walking near The Lido area of the park the night before, say walkers and anglers.Volunteers are now warning park users to watch out for the gang, saying no one should approach them and instead call the police.Ramsbottom Angling Association calls The Lido at Clarence Park its home.
David Marshall, the head coach at the club, found one of the fish with a 'hole and pellet in its head' on Sunday. He told the Manchester Evening News : "There are birds that have been shot, four ducklings were found dead on Sunday morning as well.
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