The Kent Police Rural Task Force is looking into the shooting of a hawk in Otham, Maidstone

MAIDSTONE — Live News A member of the public reported a buzzard had fallen into...

Oliver Kent

Published: 10:34 pm February 6, 2023

Updated: 9:54 am October 8, 2025

MAIDSTONE — Live News

A member of the public reported a buzzard had fallen into a garden in Otham Street after being shot around 3.30pm on Friday 3 February 2023.

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It was taken to a veterinary clinic for treatment, but due to the severity of its injuries, it had to be euthanized.

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