Swan saved after being found injured in city centre
The swan is expected to make a full recovery
At a glance
A swan wandered into Leeds city centre where it was hit by a bus
It was rescued after a police officer came to its aid
The bird is being nursed back to health by a wildlife charity
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A swan found injured in Leeds city centre after it was reportedly hit by a bus is recovering after it was rescued by a police officer.
The bird is believed to have been clipped by the vehicle and was found sitting in the middle of the cycle lane on Wellington Street on Wednesday.
A police officer came to its aid and alerted Yorkshire Swan and Wildlife Rescue Hospital.
The charity said the swan had an injury to its beak but was expected to make a full recovery.
The charity has shared a picture of the bird being nursed back to health.
It said: "Our thanks to the police for contacting us to assist, and for keeping the animal and motorists safe until our rescuer was able to arrive."
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