Thieves swoop on birds of prey at visitor centre

Three birds of prey have been stolen during an early-morning break-in at a visitor centre.

Police said two Harris hawks and a red-tailed hawk were taken from Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre, which is in Loch Lomond Garden Centre, near Balloch, West Dunbartonshire.

The break-in happened between 3:30am and 4:30am yesterday and it was reported to Strathclyde Police at about 9:20am.

The centre, which has more than 30 birds, provides information about birds of prey and offers a falconry display to visitors.