Five men arrested after badger killed by dogs
Police were called in the early hours of Friday morning (May 12)
Five men have been arrested by police in North Yorkshire after a badger was killed by dog.
Officers were called to reports of poaching in Kilburn, where residents had spotted a 4x4 and high powered torch being used.
North Yorkshire Police said they found the five men by the side of a road with two dogs, who were attacking the badger.
The men then sped off in a black Jeep, leaving the dogs behind, and were found by the A170 a short time later.
Police said: "The two dogs were taken to a secure location to be looked after, and the Jeep was also seized. A dead badger was found at the scene.
"The five suspects, who are from the Stockton-in-Tees area, remain in custody at this time while police enquiries continue."