Police investigate pheasants killed with catapults in Somerset
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 30 Oct, 11:34 · Archive
Police have responded to reports of pheasants being unlawfully killed using catapults in the Frome area of Somerset. Officers from Mendip Neighbourhood Policing attended a location following the reports. Avon and Somerset Police has also increased rural patrols in Frome following reports of hare coursing, deer coursing, and the illegal use of catapults to kill game birds.
In a statement, Mendip Neighbourhood Policing said: 'Wildlife crime and acts of animal cruelty can have a significant impact on rural communities, landowners, gamekeepers, and those who enjoy the countryside responsibly. Incidents such as this cause unnecessary suffering and will be investigated where offences are identified.' The force is asking residents to report suspicious activity, including vehicles in fields, people with dogs in remote locations, or powerful lights being used at night in woodland, trees and hedgerows.
Reports can be made to Avon and Somerset Police online or by calling 101. Anyone who witnesses a crime in progress should call 999.
How it is being reported
- Police ramp up patrols in part of Somerset amid animal killing reportsAvon and Somerset Police has increased rural patrols in Frome after reports of hare and deer coursing, and game birds being killed using catapultsSomerset County Gazette · 30 Oct, 10:16
- Pheasants unlawfully killed with catapults in Frome'Incidents such as this cause unnecessary suffering'SomersetLive · 29 Oct, 16:18
- Police respond to reports of Somerset animals being 'killed using catapults'Avon and Somerset Police investigate reports of pheasants unlawfully killed with catapults in Frome, urging residents to report suspected wildlife crimeSomerset County Gazette · 28 Oct, 16:00
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