Police are investigating a series of gruesome wildlife killings in Hampshire after about 50 hares, a kestrel and a barn owl were dumped outside a village shop. Blood had been smeared on the shop windows and the two birds had been stuffed on to the door handles.
Police are investigating a series of gruesome wildlife killings in Hampshire after about 50 hares, a kestrel and a barn owl were dumped outside a village shop . Staff were “distraught” after discovering the animals’ bodies early last Friday morning at the Broughton Community Shop. Blood had been smeared on the shop windows and the two birds had been stuffed on to the door handles.
Last month dozens of hares and pheasants were left outside a primary school in Awbridge, seven miles away, as well as what theVillagers in Broughton believe that hare coursers may have been involved. Salisbury Plain is a popular location for criminal gangs who live stream events for people who lay bets on which animal will be killed first. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police said it was trying to identify the owners of a silver Suzuki Grand Vitara. Mike Hensman, treasurer of the village shop, said: “There were hares on the patio outside the shop, blood on the doors. a raptor and an owl stuffed on to the handles of the shop.“I don’t know what they’ve done but they’ve made a mes
Wildlife Killings Hampshire Hares Kestrel Barn Owl Investigation Village Shop Blood Criminal Gangs Hare Coursers Salisbury Plain Live Stream Bets Silver Suzuki Grand Vitara
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