New trial date for man accused of shooting & killing goshawk at pheasant-rearing farm

A new trial date has been set for a man accused of killing a goshawk at a pheasant-rearing farm in Wales.

Thomas Edward Jones, 38, was due to stand trial at Welshpool Magistrates Court on 6 November 2023 after he previously pleaded not guilty to the shooting and killing of a goshawk at Pentre Farm in northern Powys in July 2022, where tens of thousands of pheasants are reportedly reared for the game shooting industry.

The trial was adjourned and has now been rescheduled for 6 December 2023.

Thanks to the RSPB’s Investigations Team for the information.

PLEASE NOTE: As this is a live court case comments won’t be accepted until criminal proceedings have concluded. Thanks for your understanding.

UPDATE 7 December 2023: Trial discontinued for man accused of killing goshawk at pheasant-rearing farm in Wales (here)