Four Hampshire men due in court over the alleged destruction of a dormouse habitat
It allegedly happened in early 2023
Four men are due in court after the alleged destruction of a rare hazel dormouse habitat in Hampshire.
It’s alleged to have happened between 1 January and the 22 February last year on land at Petersfield Rugby Club.
The following people will appear at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 20 June.
• Stuart Barden, aged 57, of Winchester Road in Petersfield
• David Cole, aged 34, of Weald Way in Petersfield
• Steve Field, aged 64, of Redwing Road in Clanfield
• Neil Hitch, aged 62, of Marybridge Close in Totton
They all face one charge of damaging and destroying the breeding and resting place of a European protected species.