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image captionThe peregrine falcon was taken to an assessment centre but later died
The RSPCA is calling for tighter controls on air weapons after a peregrine falcon was shot with an air gun.
The protected bird was found on Brighton Avenue, Wigston, Leicestershire, on 19 April, after it flew into the window of a house.
The bird was taken to an assessment centre but later died.
The Home Office has been contacted for a response.
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image captionAn X-ray showed a fracture to the bird s left wing and a lead pellet lodged in its right wing
Philip Kingsley-Elton said he had been working with his dad David when they heard a loud bang .
Search for airgun thug after beautiful peregrine falcon dies with pellet embedded in its wing
The RSPCA has appealed for help tracing the culprit
The RSPCA released this x-ray which shows the pellet embedded in the bird s wing (Image: RSPCA)
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A beautiful peregrine falcon has died after it was shot with an airgun and the pellet became embedded in its wing, the RSPCA has said.