Man charged over swan deaths - Ford Green
Police have charged a 23-year-old man in connection with the death of eight swans in Stoke-on-Trent earlier this year.
Police have charged a 23-year-old man in connection with the death of eight swans in Stoke-on-Trent earlier this year.
The man, from the Burslem area of the city, has been charged with the killing of
a schedule 1 wild bird, namely eight mute swans. He will appear at North Staffordshire Magistrates Court in Fenton on Wednesday 14 September.
A joint investigation between police officers and the RSPCA was launched following the incident at Ford Green Nature Reserve on May 14.
Three other men arrested as a result of the incident remain on police bail, pending further inquiries.
Officers would like to thank members of the community for their continued support with regards to this ongoing investigation.
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Shocking. I read this on the
Shocking. I read this on the sentinel. What would possess anybody to kill 8 swans?
The 3rd incident at their
The 3rd incident at their home - sounds like a localised issue, why are the RA getting involved? If it were me I’d consider buying a fence (or a shot gun) before taking all dog walkers civil liberties away?
WM I resent the questionnaire as it is very vague and generally about dogs on leads, not specifically about the Backfields open space.
Also the question you ask is very loaded, and the statistics are not relevant to Backfields open space! I can only assume you want to influence the voters to you opinion.
This is misleading and unfair which concerns me given you are considering reporting the results of the poll back to the council. I’m disappointed in the manner this poll is taking place, its practically a witch hunt for dog owners.
See my reply on the
See my reply on the appropriate page. We aren't looking to taking cicil liberties away, asking for opinions is all. If more people are dissatisfied with the way some dogs are let loose on the open space the council & police can do more checks.
Of course this is an issue for an RA, why should it get involved in local matters? It's what they are there for.
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