Witnesses sought after five swans shot with "catapult and ball bearings" in Rotherham
The cygnets were targeted over the weekend on Chesterfield Canal
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Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after five young swans were shot in Rotherham by what is suspected to be a catapult and ball bearings.
The incident happened between 7pm on September 5 and 2pm on September 6 in the Browns Lock area of Chesterfield Canal.
The young cygnets have been treated at a swan rescue, with two said to be in a serious condition.
Anyone with information is being urged to get in touch with South Yorkshire Police on 101.