Saltcoats. The alleged incident was witnessed by a husband and wife who had been enjoying a trip to the Lido, near Winton Circus, at around 6.30pm on Sunday.
They spotted an elderly man holding a 6ft long metal pole while feeding birds in the seafront area. Just moments later, the horrified couple claim he then deliberately struck the seagull over the head as it tried to eat some of the food he had thrown into the water.When questioned about his actions, the man allegedly stated: “My bread is just for the swans.” The couple, who wished to remain anonymous, told the Daily Record that they scooped the injured bird up and rushed it to Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue Centre in Beith.
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