Two more people arrested on suspected wildlife offences following release of video

It appears to show wildlife offences being committed.

Author: Harry LongPublished 14th Feb 2023
Last updated 14th Feb 2023

Two more people have been arrested for suspected wildlife offences following the release of a video appearing to show wildlife offences being committed.

A man and a woman, both aged 25, were arrested on suspicion of hunting a wild mammal with dogs, interfering with badger setts and causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal - and have been released on bail.

Three men were arrested on Friday on on suspicion of the same charges and have also been released on bail.

Chief inspector James Brain said: “Our investigation into the circumstances of this concerning video footage is ongoing and we are actively pursuing a number of lines of enquiry.

“We continue to appeal for anyone with information that might help our investigation to contact us.”

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