Wildlife Crime

As an animal lover this article is one that not only needs to be reported but the details of it makes my blood boil. Regular website visitor, John from Blacon, has sent me this article. It is about a wildlife crime incident recently reported. Quite how anyone can be so cruel to animals is beyond me. And no doubt beyond the comprehension of so many others out there. I really hope these awful people are caught and brought to justice.

Anyway, here’s the details of the wildlife crime you may wish to read about. If you are an animal lover it is understandable if you don’t wish to read it.

If you do know any information that may help the police then get in touch with them.

Wildlife Crime 15/02/2020 ~ [Crime Reference No 310183]

“There has been an Incident where two badgers were found dead on the road leading to CF Fertilizers next to Ince Marshes.

The badgers had injuries which are possibly consistent to badger baiting. If you should see any suspicious activity in the area or areas where badger setts are located, please call 101 to report the incident to our Rural Wildlife Team.

Badgers and the law The Protection of Badgers Act 1992 protects badgers and their homes (setts) from international cruelty and from the results of lawful human activities such as building developments.

Under the Act it is an offence to:

Interfere with a badger sett intentionally or recklessly by:

Damaging a sett or any part thereof

Destroying a sett

Causing a dog to enter a sett

Wilfully kill, injure, take or attempt to take a badger

Cruelly ill-treat a badger

Use badger tongs in the course of killing or attempting to take a badger

Dig for a badger

Use for the purpose of killing or taking a badger any firearm other than a smooth bore weapon or not less than 20 bore or a rifle using ammunition having a muzzle energy not less than 160 foot pounds and a bullet weighing not less than 38 grains

Sell or offer for sale or control any live badger

Mark, tag or ring a badger other than one which is lawfully in their possession by virtue of such licence

Message Sent By Wendy Leason (Police, Community Support Officer, Saughall)“

Wildlife Crime – Please Report Any Information If You Have Any

There you have it. Hopefully this type of post is a one-off and there will not be the need to post about any more wildlife crime.

Thanks for the information John. Much appreciated. Stay vigilant folks.

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