JAMES BRYCE Email Published:
12:35 Monday 30 April 2018
A rare and protected bird has
been reported as being shot in rugby town centre. Warwickshire Police said it
has received a call about a peregrine falcon being shot in the town centre. Sgt
Stuart Baker, who is also a wildlife crime officer in Rugby said:
"Warwickshire Police take all types of wildlife crime seriously.
"Peregrine Falcons are rare species protected in law as Schedule 1 birds
and are therefore offered additional protection at all times by the Wildlife
and Countryside Act 1981.
"It is clear from the RSPB investigation into
the killing of this bird that at some point in the past, somebody has
deliberately shot this bird causing it serious injury.
"I would encourage
anyone with any information to contact us or the RSPB if you have any
information in relation to this offence.
Information can also be passed to
Crimestoppers on 0800555111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org."
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