Five arrests after men found with dog attacking badger

Five suspects are in custody after vigilant residents called police about suspected poachers in Hambleton, North Yorkshire.

At about 1am today, Friday 12 May, North Yorkshire Police received a call about a 4x4 vehicle in a field and a high-powered torch being used near Kilburn.

Officers responded immediately, and found a group of five men on the side of the road with two dogs, one of which was attacking a badger.