Man Arrested After Shocking Wildlife and Dog Injuries in Richmondshire
Police swooped in Richmondshire after finding a man with three injured dogs — one critically hurt with deep neck cuts. The dogs were immediately taken into custody and treated by an RSPCA vet.
Disturbed Badger Set and Dead Badger Found Nearby
Officers from the Richmondshire Neighbourhood Policing Team carried out a thorough search and uncovered a disturbed badger set and a dead badger at the scene.
Suspect in His 20s Bailed After Multiple Charges
The man was arrested on suspicion of a wildlife offence, breaching a dog control order, and stealing a cellphone. After questioning, he was released on bail while investigations continue.
Police confirmed the three injured dogs were not returned to the suspect and are now in good hands receiving care.
Police Urge Public to Report Wildlife Crime
“When we investigate rural crime, it often reveals other offences including animal cruelty and theft,” a North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said. “Public information is invaluable in protecting rural communities. We take every report seriously and act on it.”
Anyone with information on badger baiting or wildlife crime should report it to North Yorkshire Police via their website’s ‘Report’ button, call 101 (option 1), or ring the Crimestoppers hotline anonymously on 0800 555 111.
