A young man from Deal has been arrested after a seagull was kicked to death.

The 21-year-old was held by police over the attack on Deal seafront that left the bird so badly injured it had to be put down.

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Kent Police said a group of young people had been seen throwing stones at the gulls.

One of the birds was left dazed after being hit by a stone. It was then kicked repeatedly and ended up in the sea.

Members of the public managed to rescue the seagull, but it was in a state of severe shock with a broken leg and wing, and cuts. It later had to be put down.

Police released details of the attack, on Friday, June 14, today.