If anyone is out and about at Bennetts Lake, please keep your eyes open for the guy pictured here.
Bob Morris came across him the other day just after he had killed a Swan and chopped its head off! He was in the process of stuffing it into his rucksack. A rather unpleasant confrontation then took place after Bob challenged him, and although he initially pleaded non-comprehension of English, he seemed to remember some after I had fortunately managed to gain possession of his knife – while he shied away from my camera! He eventually made his escape over the fence onto the footpath and headed off toward Tonbridge, with the Swan still in his rucksack.
This Killing and stuffing of the Swan into the bag took no more than a few minutes – which told me that he was not a first timer!!
I have reported this incident to Kent police, who are extremely interested to hear of any more sightings of him or any other info which might lead to his arrest. If you do spot him, or any other suspicious behaviour, it should be reported to the Police, the Environment Agency and the club.
Be wary about approaching him as he will be armed and certainly means business!