A DUCK was the victim of unnecessary suffering in Bradford over the weekend.

The crime of unnecessary suffering to a protected animal was reported between 4pm and 8.30pm on Saturday.

It occurred in Penrose Drive in Great Horton.

On Monday, Police said enquiries into the incident remain ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the crime is asked to report it via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus quoting crime reference 13220374258

Elsewhere, yesterday (Sunday) in Shipley, a Dachshund dog was stolen.

There was also four loose farm animal, three loose horse and seven dog-related (bites/loose/dangerous/hot cars) reports in the region.

10 other incidents involving wildlife in West Yorkshire happened on July 9, including a Blue Staffordshire Terrier being stolen from Dewsbury.