Protected sparrow hawk found shot dead in Darlington woods

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Durham Police says is it illegal to kill sparrow hawks and unlawful to shoot in Geneva Wood at all.

The penalty for killing a sparrow hawk is an unlimited fine and/or up to six months imprisonmentConservationists found dead pigeons and the bird of prey over several weeks at Geneva Wood in Darlington.

Sgt James Woodcock said, as well as there being legislation protecting some wild species, it was also unlawful to shoot in the wood at all.

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