🐦 Unsporting Behaviour: Teens with Slingshots in Cwmbran!
Three 13-year-old boys have come under fire for allegedly using slingshots to target wildfowl near Dowlais brook in Cwmbran. A concerned passerby saw the teens in action and bravely stepped in, confiscating their “catapult weapons” before alerting the police. 🎯
Social media has been buzzing, with locals branding the boys as “thugs,” while others praised the local hero for his quick actions to protect the birds. 🚨 Just a heads-up—Gwent Police are now on the case and have promised extra patrols in the area to prevent any more wildlife woes!
This incident highlights a growing concern across Torfaen, as warned by Gwent Police and Torfaen County Borough Council. They’ve cautioned residents about increased sightings of slingshots and even pellet guns being used recklessly in public. Remember, carrying a catapult without a valid reason in public can lead to arrest and the item being seized as an offensive weapon! 🚔
Let’s keep our community safe and respect our feathered neighbours. Share your thoughts or any sightings with the authorities to keep Cwmbran free from such troubles. 🦆✋ #CommunityAction #WildlifeProtection #CwmbranNews