East Lothian crime: Enquiries ongoing after man seen putting dead duck in his bag near Haddington beauty spot

Police received reports that a duck was killed near Nungate Bridge last month

Police in East Lothian have launched an investigation after receiving reports of a duck being killed in Haddington last month.

The incident happened in the Nungate Bridge area of Haddington on Monday, March 18 at around 10.30am. Police say a man was seen in the area following the incident where he is reported to have put the deceased animal in a plastic bag and then into a rucksack before walking off in the general direction of Church Street.

The incident happened in the Nungate Bridge area of Haddington on Monday, March 18 at around 10.30am

The suspect is described as white, with a large build and thought to be in his late 50s. The man had greying hair with a beard.

Officers are now appealing for information as their enquiries continue. Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 1819 of 18/03/2024.