The RSPCA made the sad decision to put the bird to sleep to end its suffering – and have issued an appeal for information on the heartless incident.

RSPCA inspector Claire Mitchell, who is investigating, said: “This poor sparrowhawk was in a very bad way after being shot and after further assessment, very sadly the decision was made to put the bird to sleep to end its suffering.

“The injury it sustained to its wing and chest were so serious that rehabilitating it would not have been possible.

“It is likely that the bird was shot with an air gun while in flight, and it is very concerning that somebody in the area was taking shots at wildlife in this way.

Source: Grimsby Live

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