Men try to lure swans into sacks with bread

The men fled towards a nearby village after they were challenged by a passer-by

Two men who tried to lure swans into sacks with bread are being sought by police.

The incident happened along the Cromford Canal towpath at around 07:45 GMT on Tuesday 8 November.

Derbyshire Police said a witness was concerned the men - carrying hessian sacks - were trying to steal the swans.

The passer-by challenged the pair and they fled towards Whatstandwell.

Officers from the force's rural crime team are urging people to come forward if they have any information.