Pig heads left in public park investigated by police

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 19:16 · Archive

Pig heads, including one impaled on a stick, were found in a County Down park early Saturday morning.

Pig heads, including one impaled on a wooden stick, were discovered in Kilbroney Park in Rostrevor, County Down, on Saturday morning. A sign bearing the words 'here piggy piggy' was placed with them. The PSNI confirmed they are investigating the incident and considering all potential lines of enquiry into the motivation behind it.

Mark Gibbons, an independent councillor, described the discovery as 'absolutely disgusting and sick'. He said someone had gone to 'great lengths' to do this, particularly during the Halloween break when young families were using the park. He noted that the pig heads were quite large and expressed the view that children were unlikely to have carried out the act, given 'the huge big stake posts' driven into the ground.

Gibbons called the incident 'very sinister and very disturbing' and suggested authorities should review any available CCTV footage. He urged those responsible to reflect on their actions, saying that if it was intended as a prank, 'you've taken it too far'.

How it is being reported

• ‘Vile and sickening’: Pigs’ heads found in Co Down parkBelfast Telegraph · 31 Oct, 16:59
• 'Absolutely disgusting and sick': Police investigation as pigs' heads left in public parkThe heads, including one impaled on a wooden stick, appeared in Kilbroney Park in Rostrevor, county Down.BBC Northern Ireland · 31 Oct, 13:56

In this story: Kilbroney Park · Rostrevor · County Down · Mark Gibbons · PSNI

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