A peacock was ‘tortured and killed’ in a Fife Park on Monday (PA)
Police in Fife have launched an investigation after reports that a peacock at Pittencrieff Park in Dunfermline had been killed.
The bird, known as Malcolm, had been tortured and killed after a break-in at the park’s aviary on Monday.
Another bird in the enclosure, Louis, was also badly injured in the attack.
The peacocks were a popular attraction at the Fife park.
A spokesman for Police Scotland, said: “Around 11.50pm on Monday, May 30, 2022, we received a report of animal cruelty following the death of a peacock within Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline.
“A second peacock was also injured during the incident.
“Officers are following a positive line of inquiry.”
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