Police are investigating a sighting of hunters shooting geese at a village near Colchester.
The incident was reported after two men with shotguns were seen firing at birds at a pond in Rectory Lane, Rowhedge.
A Colchester police spokesman issued a description of one man, who killed a goose, picked it up and ran off, and appealed for information.
He said if people saw similar incidents they should call the police as quickly as possible so they can try to catch those responsible.
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Published Wednesday, February 23, 2005
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