A man has been arrested on suspicion of killing a seagull in Scarborough.

The incident happened outside Ako Kebabs and Waterhouse bar on St Thomas Street at 2.22am on Saturday, August 13.

A man allegedly attacked and killed a seagull which was on the pavement.

Officers attended the location and arrested one man on suspicion of an animal cruelty offence.

CCTV shows that the man was with a group of people and another group of people seemed to confront him afterwards.

Officers are now appealing for this group to come forward.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should email Lee.Holmes@northyorkshire.police.uk You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two, and ask for Lee Holmes.

Quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220143309 when passing information.

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