Bit of mixed feedback here. Sounds like it's a grey area depending on which councils. Went to the LCC website and thankfully they're pretty tough on this kind of stuff. Fines are heavy and accumulate. By the books those guys are out for a cool G in fines. The ranger called me back within 2min of my phone call to the council after hours line service. I have all photos and documentations. Will take it from there and report later on how it went. He's coming Monday, we had a long chat, he wasn't impressed to say the least. Here's hoping.
No news from the surgery yet so I assume the duck made it overnight. If he hangs in there another 48h all will be good. My hand's better, no sign of infection so I'd say he'll be good to go too. Risk of infection is the major problem. They are probably pumping more anti-biotics in him than they did in me.
Man, I am sooo over pets. I tried cats (3), ducks(2). What's next? Pick up a bullet proof freakin' wombat on the next trip to Ilford?