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Dead ducks found including one with gunshot wound

Dan HuntEast Midlands
Derbyshire Rural Crime Team Dead ducks sitting on leaves on the groundDerbyshire Rural Crime Team
Police have appealed for information on the dead birds

Police have launched an appeal after several ducks were found dead near Buxton with one appearing to have a gunshot wound.

Derbyshire Police's rural crime team said the 12 birds were found near Green Lane, Derbyshire, on 10 December.

The team said one duck had what appeared to be a gunshot wound, while several others were tied up with bail twine.

Officers asked anyone with information that could help their investigation to contact the force.

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