YOBS are posing with dead birds after killing them with slingshots and posting the grim snaps on Instagram.
An arsenal of slingshots and bullets has been seized from one school alone after the teens went on a spree in Runnymede, Surrey.
One gruesome pic showed one of the thugs holding up a dead male mallard in one hand and a catapult in the other with two duck emojis.
Another snap shows a similar bird with a slingshot on top on it and blood pouring from its head.
Surrey Police posted on Facebook: “Sickening images of wild birds enduring agonising deaths are being actively shared on your children’s social media.
“In this example via Instagram and occurrences are generally under reported.
“This behaviour MUST STOP immediately.
“If you have knowledge of young people actively taking part, please send us names and school details.”
The force warned it is an offence under The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to kill animals.
Surrey Police added: “We are urging parents, guardians and teachers to look and listen out for behaviour like this in social media.
“It might also be worth checking bags and bedrooms for paraphernalia.
“If you witness anyone using catapults please contact 999 immediately so that we can attend and deal with any offences on site.
“These incidents may well connect to a recent spate of criminal damage consistent with catapult use.
“There are few legitimate uses for carrying one. We suggest you don’t.”
Locals slammed the senseless killings.
Julie Michele said: “Children who abuse or kill animals go on to abuse or kill people.
“Nasty little a*******s.”
Mike O’Grady added: “Scum. People who hurt innocent critters…. SCUM.”
Sasha Gibbs said: “Horrid kids… No interest in life apart from hurting a defenceless duck…”
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