Man found guilty of badger sett interference.

Feeling discouraged about badger crime? You’re not alone, but there’s hope!

This story highlights the often unseen efforts of organisations and individuals dedicated to protecting badgers, leading to positive outcomes. Always report badger persecution to your local wildlife police or badger group.

For added support, explore the Badger Watch app available on Apple and Google Play.

From Avon and Somerset Police’s Rural Crime Team.

In June, we received a report of badger sett interference in the Chedzoy area of Somerset.

This was investigated by the Rural Crime Team, with help from a local expert, and on Thursday 19 December a man appeared at Taunton Magistrates Court charged with the offence.

He pleaded guilty and was fined £1,400 and ordered to pay costs of £560 and a £85 victim surcharge.

The Rural Crime Team is committed to safeguarding and protecting our local wildlife, and we hope this conviction sends a strong message to anyone who wishes to cause harm to any of our nation’s protected species.

We are grateful to the person who took the time to report this to us and encourage anyone who encounters such criminality to please contact us: https://orlo.uk/hqj9Z

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You can report historical badger persecution that has been reported to the police via this website.

For incidents that are ongoing please call 101 for the police and request an incident log (unless you or someone else is at risk, then call 999), then call our 24/7 Helpline 07850 604585

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