Cumbria Police have arrested two teenage boys on suspicion of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal following concerns over images circulating on social media.

Officers became aware of concerns in the community over images appearing to relate to the treatment of a bird at Whitehaven Harbour.

They moved to make the arrests this afternoon.

Officers are appealing for any information that could help the enquiry.

Anyone with information can report online – quoting incident 264 of November 17.

You can also phone on 101.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.