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Man 'stole swan to eat it'

A SWAN was stolen from Lincoln's Brayford Pool by a man who claimed he was planning to eat it.
Witnesses reported seeing the incident yesterday.
The man is thought to have stolen the bird from the water close to the corner of Lucy Tower Street.
Lincolnshire Police spokesman Deborah Tinsley said: “Police were called to the scene at lunchtime after a man allegedly caught a swan and carried it off in a purple blanket.

“Unfortunately, by the time officers arrived the man had disappeared and it is not known what happened to the swan.”
The man is described as white, in his 30s with short brown hair and a beard. He was wearing a red and black checked jacket and is of medium height.
Anyone with information on the incident or the whereabouts of the animal is asked to call Lincolnshire Police on (01522) 882222.

A swan that people thought had been stolen from Lincoln's Brayford Pool was actually being rescued by a member of the Swan Preservation Society.

The Echo was contacted by concerned eye-witnesses yesterday who said the man claimed he was planning to eat it.

But today it has been confirmed the bird was, in fact, injured and was being taken to be looked after.

Lincolnshire Police spokesman Deborah Tinsley had said: "Police were called to the scene at lunchtime after a man allegedly caught a swan and carried it off in a purple blanket.

The Swan Preservation Society would not comment any further.