Man arrested in connection with shooting five birds released under investigation

A man arrested in connection with the shooting of five birds in Wordwell has been released under investigation.

The male in his 70s and from the Brandon area was arrested yesterday (Monday, March 27) on suspicion of killing/taking a schedule 1 wild bird, possession of a schedule 1 wild bird and breach of firearms licence conditions.

The five birds of prey were found on Monday, January 16, having been left in a parking area just off from the B1106 in Kings Forest, near Wordwell. X-rays were undertaken which showed all five birds had suffered injuries from multiple pieces of shot.

Officers from Suffolk’s Rural and Wildlife Policing Team were assisted by Norfolk police colleagues, as well as officers from the RSPB Investigations team and the National Wildlife Crime Unit.

The man was taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning and subsequently released under investigation, pending further enquiries.

All birds of prey are protected by law, and to kill or injure one could result in jail and/or an unlimited fine.