Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Bird of prey poisoned in Horncastle

Lincolnshire Police’s Rural Crime Action Team (RCAT) are investigating the suspected poisoning of three birds of prey in the Belchford area of Horncastle.

On 4 October, the team conducted multi agency searches in the area along with officers from the National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU), the RSPB and Natural England. During the searches they recovered various items which are believed to be linked to the offences under investigation. The offences include the suspected poisoning of three birds, two Buzzards and one Red Kite.

Inspector Jason Baxter, from Lincolnshire Special Operations Unit, said: “Lincolnshire police will not tolerate the persecution of our wildlife and any offences reported to us will be thoroughly and expeditiously investigated and offenders will be dealt with robustly.”

Investigations are ongoing and one male suspect has been identified who will be interviewed in due course.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Aaron Flint said: “A number of Birds of Prey appear to have been poisoned in the Horncastle area. We would appeal for anyone with any information to contact us.”

If any members of the public have information that could assist with the investigation please call 101 or email force.control@lincs.police.uk. Please remember to quote incident number 22000367672.

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