Man 'brutally attacks seagull in front of children after it tries to steal his food at cafe in Cornwall'

Published: 23:19, 15 July 2026 | Updated: 23:29, 15 July 2026 A man 'brutally' attacked a seagull at a cafe in a seaside resort after it 'tried to steal his food'.   The harrowing incident, which allegedly took place in front of children, happened in the Cornish town of Porthleven on Monday afternoon. Now, Devon and Cornwall Police have launched an appeal for witnesses to come forward and for anyone with CCTV footage to hand it over.  Witnesses claimed the man attacked the seagull at the Harbour View Café.   It has been reported that the man then 'stuffed it through a fence' and 'repeatedly smashed' the seagull against a wall.  'This man brutally and repeatedly smashed a seagull against the wall of the Harbour View Café because it tried to steal some food', a witness wrote on social media. 'He then stuffed the seagull through the fence onto the road, where it floundered with two broken wings. This was in front of numerous people and children who were hugely upset.' Police are now investigating the incident and are appealing for anyone with relevant footage or information to come forward. The harrowing incident  happened in the Cornish town of Porthleven on Monday afternoon outside the Harbour View Cafe  Witnesses claimed the man attacked the seagull then 'stuffed it through a fence' and 'repeatedly smashed' the bird against a wall (file image) A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: 'We have been made aware following a report of a seagull being injured by a man by the harbour in Porthleven on the afternoon of Monday, July 13. 'It was reported the suspect grabbed and punched the seagull leaving it injured. 'Enquiries into the matter are ongoing. 'Anybody with any relevant footage or information is asked to call 101 or visit our website quoting 50260183379.'