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Gwent Police investigating after birds of prey found dead in suspicious circumstances

Gwent Police have issued a brief statement and photo on their social media feeds on 19 January.

"Another busy weekend for the rural crime team that included responding to a report of 2 dead birds of prey. Found in suspicious circumstances, they have been recovered for autopsy via the Wildlife Investigation Team (WIIS)."

No further details were made available and they made no request for information or help from the public at this time

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