Police probe suspected shooting of buzzard on North York Moors

North Yorkshire Police’s Rural Task Force is appealing for information following the suspected shooting of a buzzard in the North York Moors National Park.
By Duncan Atkins
Published 23rd Apr 2024, 14:12 BST
Updated 23rd Apr 2024, 14:12 BST
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The buzzard is thought to have been killed near to Laskill, Bilsdale, on Thursday April 4 - and an appeal has gone out for anyone who saw any suspicious people or vehicles in the area to contact police.

North Yorkshire Police said: “Buzzards and all other birds of prey are legally protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

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“To intentionally kill or injure one is a criminal offence which could result in an unlimited fine or up to six months in jail.”

North Yorkshire Police is probing the suspected shooting of a buzzard on the North York Moors.North Yorkshire Police is probing the suspected shooting of a buzzard on the North York Moors.
North Yorkshire Police is probing the suspected shooting of a buzzard on the North York Moors.

If you have any information that could help please email [email protected] or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC Tom Gaunt.

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org

Please quote NYP reference 12240059635 when passing on information.