Police probe suspected shooting of buzzard on North York Moors
North Yorkshire Police’s Rural Task Force is appealing for information following the suspected shooting of a buzzard in the North York Moors National Park.
The buzzard is thought to have been killed near to Laskill, Bilsdale, on Thursday April 4 - and an appeal has gone out for anyone who saw any suspicious people or vehicles in the area to contact police.
North Yorkshire Police said: “Buzzards and all other birds of prey are legally protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
“To intentionally kill or injure one is a criminal offence which could result in an unlimited fine or up to six months in jail.”
If you have any information that could help please email [email protected] or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC Tom Gaunt.
If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org
Please quote NYP reference 12240059635 when passing on information.