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Shocked onlookers watched in horror as a seagull was killed by being stamped on in Exeter.

Members of the public tried to stop the "drunk" woman as she stamped on the head of the bird at 3pm on Friday.

But shoppers, including small children, saw the death in front of them on Sidwell Street.

The woman was part of a larger group on the street.

Police confirmed they were called to the scene outside Hotcha takeaway after several members of the public reported the sick act and also a group of six people being abusive.

A representative of Devon and Cornwall Police said members of the public were trying to stop the woman, described as very drunk, but the bird eventually died from the injuries.

A member of the public also ran into the nearby Tesco store to try get a security guard.

Onlookers said there was lots of screaming and shouting as people tried to stop the woman.

After the incident police were searching the area and have now spoken to a 24-year-old woman from the Exeter area.

She will be interviewed at a later date.