Despicable Crime

Five men have been arrested after a dog attacked and killed a badger in a North Yorkshire field. North Yorkshire Police were called to a field near Kilburn after vigilant residents spotted a high-powered torch being used in the darkness. Police went to the scene, and five men were found alongside two dogs, one of which was attacking the badger, which was later found dead.

The men got into a black Jeep Cherokee and fled the scene, leaving both the dogs and the badger. Officers eventually tracked them down in a car off the A170 near Felixkirk.

The five suspects, who are from the Stockton-in-Tees area, remain in custody at this time while our enquiries continue.

Anyone aware of suspicious activity in rural areas – for example, vehicles or high-powered torches in unusual or unexpected locations – is urged to report it to the police. Dial 101, press 1 and pass the information to our Force Control Room, or if you see a crime in progress, dial 999.” 

This story is from The Yorkshire Post, dateline 12 MAY 2023