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Two children have been arrested and released on bail after police were alerted to reports of “several animals being killed” at a university in west London.
A 12-year-old boy and an 11-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty and robbery following an incident at Capel Manor College’s Gunnersbury Park campus.
The Metropolitan Police said: ‘On Sunday, February 25, we received reports that several animals had been killed and the animal enclosures had been damaged at Capel Manor College.
“Officers visited the scene and viewed CCTV footage. Forensic tests were also conducted.”
The two boys were arrested after investigation and released on bail.
Police appealed to anyone with information to call 101 quoting C$1,639 of February 25.
“On Sunday 25th February, a break-in occurred at Capel Manor College’s Gunnersbury Park campus, which damaged some of the animal areas and unfortunately resulted in the death of several animals,” the university said in a statement.
“The safety of our staff, students, animals and community is of paramount importance to us. Teams are working with police on the scene in an ongoing investigation, and additional security staff is also on campus.”
The institution describes itself as ‘London’s Environmental College’ and offers young people and adults the opportunity to help manage grounds, gardens, farms and zoos.
Following the incident, classes at the west London campus were held online on Monday, with on-site in-person learning resuming on Tuesday.
Principal Peter Bramall said: “This is a terrible incident and I would like to thank our dedicated team of staff who worked tirelessly from Sunday to Monday to deal with and repair the devastation left by the invaders. “I will.”
“Our campus has now reopened, classes are back on track for our students, and our team will be working with partners to introduce new animals over the coming weeks to replace those we sadly lost. is.”
The university announced that Shiraz, his “favorite” barn owl, ran away as a result of the incident and is still missing.
The university described Shiraz as a “white barn owl with a blue ring on its left ankle” and is appealing for information on the bird’s whereabouts, and anyone reporting sightings should call the 24-hour emergency line on 077135 68110 and the RSCPA on 0300 1234. I asked him to call me. 999.