POLICE investigating an attack on a family group of swans on the River Stour at Christchurch have interviewed three teenagers.

One cygnet died after allegedly being rammed by an inflatable boat and other swans were said to have been chased down by people aboard the craft.

A police spokesman said: "Two young women and one young man from the Christchurch area all under 16 years of age have attended Christchurch police station with their parents."

The trio have been interviewed but have yet to be charged.

"Dorset Police would like to thank members of the public who came forward with information after publicity in the Daily Echo," the spokesman added.

First published: Oct 1