87-year old man due in court on 11 charges relating to alleged raptor persecution in Lincolnshire

Statement from Lincolnshire Police (18 April 2025)

SUMMONS TO COURT FOR BIRD OF PREY OFFENCES

Brian Chorlton, aged 87, of Morkery Lane, Castle Bytham has been summoned to court following reports that birds of prey were being poisoned in the Castle Bytham area.

He faces eleven charges relating to the unapproved or unlawful storage of the chemical Aldicarb, possession of a poisoners kit, possession and use of four pole traps.

He has been summoned to appear at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 8 May 2025.

ENDS

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UPDATE 9 May 2025: 87-year-old man pleads not guilty to 11 charges relating to alleged raptor persecution in Lincolnshire – case now goes to trial (here)

UPDATE 26 September 2025: Trial of 87-year-old man accused of 11 offences relating to raptor persecution is put on hold as defence applies for Judicial Review of judge’s ruling (here)