Police say 24 ducklings and their mother were taken from a village on the outskirts of Preston.

The family of Muscovy ducks were taken from the Treales area.

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Fylde Police say the 25 animals were taken between 6.45pm on Monday 19 October and 9am on Tuesday 20 October.

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A police spokesperson said: “It appears unlikely that the ducks were taken by a predator.

“We recognise the devastating impact that crime has on the rural community both financially and emotionally.”

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Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log reference 1049 of 24/10/20 or email 7699@lancashire.pnn.police.uk

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