The police have received reports of "young persons throwing stones at a seal"
CONCERNS have been raised after mindless youngsters were spotted throwing stones at a seal on a beach.
The Essex Police's Rural, Wildlife and Heritage Crime team have revealed that the police have received reports of "young persons throwing stones at a seal at Walton-on-the-Naze."
Following the incident, the police have also issued a warning to people to "please respect wildlife" and "give space."
Police received reports of young persons throwing stones at a seal at #waltononthenaze in the @EPTendring area. Please respect wildlife, give space,
— Essex Police - Rural, Wildlife & Heritage Crime (@EPWildlife) April 19, 2022
If you are concerned for Marine animals please contact: @BDMLR @RSPCA_official @EssexWildlife #opseabird https://t.co/pKZDGRqHhW pic.twitter.com/atjNkOqoe9
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