Youths caught duckling in Yorkshire and dragged it through water until it died

A group of youths were seen dragging a duckling through water by a hook until it died on Tuesday.

Police said a number of youths were seen in Howells Wood, South Kirkby.

The group were seen to catch a duckling with a hook and line and drag it through the water until it died.

West Yorkshire Police Rural and Wildlife team is now appealing for information.

In a social media post, the force said: “If anyone has any info please contact 101 and quote 13230358774”