Lincolnshire man faces trial in relation to poisoned red kite & buzzards

Further to the blog on 30 September 2024 (here) and 17 October 2024 (here), a trial date has been set for a Lincolnshire man in relation to the discovery of a poisoned red kite and two buzzards between 2017 and 2022.

Buzzard photo by Ruth Tingay

John Bryant, 40, of West Ashby, Horncastle, appeared at Boston Magistrates Court on 20 November 2024 where he pleaded not guilty to two charges of using a trap to kill or take a wild bird, six charges of possessing an article capable of being used to commit a summary offence, and two charges of contravening health & safety regulations.

Mr Bryant was released on unconditional bail and a trial date was set for 6 March 2025.

NB: As this case is live comments are turned off until criminal proceedings have concluded.

UPDATE 12 March 2025: Lincolnshire gamekeeper guilty of multiple offences in relation to deaths of red kite and buzzards (here)

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