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Duck beheaded after Rossendale children's centre break-in | Duck beheaded after Rossendale children's centre break-in |
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A duck has been beheaded and another died of shock after vandals broke into a children's centre in Lancashire. | A duck has been beheaded and another died of shock after vandals broke into a children's centre in Lancashire. |
Staff at Staghills Children's Centre in Newchurch, Rossendale, made the discovery after finding the duck house and chicken coop were damaged over the weekend. | |
The building's security camera had also been smashed. One duck, called Donald, survived the attack. | The building's security camera had also been smashed. One duck, called Donald, survived the attack. |
Lancashire Police are investigating the incident. | Lancashire Police are investigating the incident. |
Head teacher Linda Connelly said staff found the duck's head buried in the woodland area, while the other duck was found under a bush. | Head teacher Linda Connelly said staff found the duck's head buried in the woodland area, while the other duck was found under a bush. |
Both children and staff have been "very upset" since the attack. | Both children and staff have been "very upset" since the attack. |
She said there had been "amazing" support from the local community for repair work and children had been drawing how they felt. | She said there had been "amazing" support from the local community for repair work and children had been drawing how they felt. |
"One little girl came in dressed as a superhero to try and protect the woods and a little boy brought in his money box to donate to new enclosures," Ms Connelly added. | "One little girl came in dressed as a superhero to try and protect the woods and a little boy brought in his money box to donate to new enclosures," Ms Connelly added. |
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