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London Youths Target Wildlife with Ice Cube Attacks

1/19/2026

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In Bromley, London, gangs of youths are using ice cubes as ammunition to kill wildlife, according to Greenwich Wildlife Network, a wildlife charity.
The charity reports severe injuries to foxes and swans and has gathered over 36,000 signatures urging regulation of catapults.
Despite community outrage and police reports, offenders return repeatedly to the same parks.
A government spokesperson said harming wildlife is illegal and legislation is under review.

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In Bromley, London, gangs of youths are using ice cubes as ammunition to kill wildlife, according to Greenwich Wildlife Network, a wildlife charity.
The charity reports severe injuries to foxes and swans and has gathered over 36,000 signatures urging regulation of catapults.
Despite community outrage and police reports, offenders return repeatedly to the same parks.
A government spokesperson said harming wildlife is illegal and legislation is under review.