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Landmark anti-poaching verdict passed after rural campaigning work

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Landmark anti-poaching verdict passed after rural campaigning work

Essex

Date of alert:

Thursday, 9 March 2023

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Essex Police

Two poachers have been disqualified from keeping dogs for three years in what is believed to be the first use of new powers introduced last year following pressure by rural campaigners.

Essex Police reports that David Hilden and Tyron Young were issued the orders after admitting charges of daytime trespass in pursuit of game in Saffron Walden on 15 October.

Following detention by rural engagement officers after walking across crop fields with four dogs, the pair initially denied the charge.

One claimed to be after rabbits while the other said he was walking his dog, but there was no public right of way in the area and they had no permission from the landowner to be there.

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