Man charged with wildlife offences following Broughton incident
More than 50 dead animals were found at the Community Shop in March
A Hampshire man has been charged in connection with an incident in which dead animals were left outside a shop in Broughton.
3\7 year old James Kempster from Marchwood Road in Totton, is due to appear in court next month, accused of possessing live/dead Schedule 1 wild birds or its parts, possessing live/dead non-Schedule 1 wild birds or parts, and criminal damage.
More than 50 dead hares, a kestrel and a barn owl were found dumped outside Broughton's Community Shop on the High Street in March this year.
Officers from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary’s Country Watch Team have been investigating the incident alongside the Criminal Investigation Department, which has now resulted in these charges.
Kempster is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates Court on Tuesday 10th September.