A swan was found dead with its head removed at Roundhay Park in Leeds on Monday

A swan has been found “killed and its head removed” at a park in north Leeds.

West Yorkshire Police have issued an appeal after the bird was found at Roundhay Park on Monday.

Pictured are swans on Waterloo Lake in Roundhay Park.

placeholder image — Pictured are swans on Waterloo Lake in Roundhay Park.

The force said the swan was found near the log barriers in Waterloo Lake.

A force spokesperson said: “Sadly a swan has been killed and its head removed in Roundhay Park close to where the log barrier is to keep boats out of the nature area.

“This was discovered yesterday if anyone has any information about this incident or even a better time as to when it happened please call 101 and quote 13260536269.”