Whitehaven Harbour’s Billy the goose still mourned one year on

Billy was killed on the night of 17 November last year.

A video circulated online at the time was described as “beyond cruel” by an animal rescue volunteer, who is now creating a lasting memorial, featuring his ashes.

Two 16-year-olds boys were arrested at the time on suspicion of causing unnecessary harm to a protected animal and sending communications of an offensive nature. They were released under investigation. No-one has been charged.

Cumbria Police says the incident 12 months ago remains “under active investigation”.

Dawn Williamson, 58, of Egremont, says she is angry that justice has not yet been served against Billy’s attacker.

“It’s shocking,” she says.

“How they got away with that one I don’t know – I don’t think a lot of people in Whitehaven are going to be happy about that.”