Police appeal for witnesses after goose 'tied to van and dragged' around Skelmersdale

A goose was reportedly dragged across the road after being tied to the back of a van in Skelmersdale.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 5th Feb 2022, 17:30 BST
Updated 5th Feb 2022, 17:32 BST
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Police said they received two reports a goose had been tied to the back of a Ford Transit Connect van in the Elswick/Tanhouse area.

Both incidents allegedly occurred on Wednesday (February 2), prompting officers to urge any eyewitnesses to come forward.

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"South Rural Taskforce officers are appealing for any other witnesses who may have dashcam or CCTV footage of this distressing incident," a spokesman for Lancashire Police said.

A goose was reportedly dragged across the road after being tied to the back of a van in Skelmersdale (Photo by Brett Sayles from Pexels)A goose was reportedly dragged across the road after being tied to the back of a van in Skelmersdale (Photo by Brett Sayles from Pexels)
A goose was reportedly dragged across the road after being tied to the back of a van in Skelmersdale (Photo by Brett Sayles from Pexels)

"Please quote LC-20220203-1167 or email [email protected] if you have any information."

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