BBC News viewers were appalled after a dog attacked a duck in the background of an RSCPA conversation.

The moment in question took place during Wednesday morning’s edition of the programme.

A woman being interviewed for BBC News as a dog mauls birds in the water behind her.BBC News viewers were horrified as a dog attacked a duck in the background of an RSPCA interview Credit: Tiktok A reporter with blonde hair facing right while a dog attacks birds in the background.The bird managed to break free after returning to the water Credit: Tiktok

A representative from the RSPCA was interviewed live in Richmond Upon Thames.

In the background, a dog could be seen carrying a duck out of nearby water.

After being placed down, the bird returned to the water with the dog following in pursuit.

However, the duck ultimately broke free and the canine was left behind.

Nina Warhurst on-air.Elsewhere, BBC News host Nina Warhurst admited she’s battling through ‘tough week’ after sparking health worries with on-air appearance Credit: BBC Nina Warhurst smiles, revealing a red and swollen left eyelid with the text "I'm in no pain or discomfort and my lovely pharmacist is helping - left eye just needs a few days off makeup."The presenter was called out by some worried viewers after she was seen with swelling on her left eyelid Credit: Instagram

After the clip was shared on TikTok, one viewer commented: “Where was the owner? Why were they not stopping this?”

Another added: “Went straight back in to catch it again.”

Elsewhere, BBC News presenter Nina Warhurst after sparking concern with her on-air appearance.

The anchor, who now fronts the News at One, was called out by some worried viewers after she was seen with swelling on her left eyelid.

, 45, has now addressed her tough week and the heartbreaking news stories she has to cover, including the

The broadcaster, who is a mum herself, took to her Stories to write: “It’s been a difficult week at work.

“The stories affecting children have weighed heavy on all of us in the office.”

“I’m having a gentle day with my little one, and we will go and say a prayer later for the ones who didn’t get the start in life that every single child deserves.

“Weeks like this I am proud of the teams at the BBC for listening to the unlistenable in court, allowing families broken hearts to be seen, and their voices to be heard.

“Our journalists work hard to get it right, and inevitably sometimes it comes home.

“Children who suffer should never be forgotten.”

She had previously taken to social media to upload an image away from the studio, showing her left peeper clearly affected.

She managed to raise a smile as she posed in a white shirt and wrote in her Instagram Stories caption: “Thanks for the concerned msgs about my asymmetrical mush.

“I’m in no pain or discomfort, and my lovely pharmacist is helping – left eye just needs a few days off makeup”.