Hunt for children after rabbits killed in park
Sunderland City CouncilPolice and council teams investigating the killing of animals in a park are trying to locate five children seen in the area.
A group of people were seen committing acts of cruelty to rabbits in Barnes Park, Sunderland, on 14 June, but they fled the area before police arrived.
Northumbria Police said officers are looking to speak to anybody who might have information, while Sunderland City Council has released a photo of a group of youths who they would like to trace.
The local authority vowed "action will be taken against those responsible" for the attacks.
Footage of three children on off-road bikes in the park has also been released as part of the investigation.
A council spokesperson said: "There is no excuse for this behaviour.
"Our parks are for everyone, not for fear, cruelty or destruction."