Road in Anlaby closed by police after swan hit by…
A young swan getting hit by a car led to three police officers attending a street in Anlaby today, with a witness saying the road was closed. Cayley Road was reportedly closed to traffic shortly after 1pm after the cygnet was struck and was then unable to move away. There are no nearby lakes so it is possible the animal was confused or lost. Photographs taken by a witness show a police car part-blocking the street and three officers attending the scene, keeping an eye on the young swan which was on its feet but not straying from the area. READ MORE: Hull bus lane decision could leave roads 'crumbling' says Labour councillor Misery for Hull commuters as long-running Beverley Road works delayed for third time The witness said residents tried to help by feeding the swan some crumbs. It's believed police were waiting for wildlife specialists to take the swan away because they are notoriously difficult to catch and their strong wings can pose a danger to rescuers. “We watched for a few mins, asked if it was okay and was told it had been hit,” the witness said. “We left because there was a few people there already plus three police officers so assumed they didn’t need us. The signet blocking the road (Image: Supplied) “One lady was feeding it bread and a policeman was on the phone. The swan did eat the bread which is good but he wasn’t walking at all, once just in o
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