Police are appealing for witnesses after a report of a man allegedly attacking a seagull in a harbour area while children were nearby. Multiple outlets say the incident occurred in Porthleven, Cornwall. According to accounts cited by the media, the seagull tried to steal the man’s food, prompting the man to confront it. The allegations describe the man “punching” the bird and, in one account, smashing it against a wall. Witnesses reportedly saw the attack take place in front of upset children. Police say they are investigating the incident and are seeking information from anyone who saw what happened or has relevant footage.
The reporting is consistent in describing a criminal investigation, the involvement of children at the scene, and the location as Porthleven harbour in Cornwall. Authorities have not indicated charges or confirmed the exact sequence of events beyond the reported allegations, and the appeals remain aimed at establishing what occurred and identifying the man involved.
