Hampshire Police and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) have launched a joint investigation following an incident of animal cruelty that took place in Riverside Park on Monday. Reports of anti-social behaviour involving a group of young individuals mistreating a duck were received by authorities around 12:30 p.m.
According to witnesses, the group was observed holding the duck by its wings and engaging in acts of cruelty towards the defenceless animal. The distressing incident has sparked outrage and concern within the community.
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