Second man interviewed by police over Broughton dead animals

Police have been investigating after an incident at the village shop

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 10th Apr 2024

A second man's been questioned by police after around 50 dead animals were dumped outside a village shop in Hampshire.

Hares, a kestrel and a barn owl were found outside Broughton Community Shop last month (Friday 15th March).

A 27-year-old man from Hythe has attended a police station on a voluntary basis and was interviewed under caution.

He remains under investigation.

This follows the arrest of a 37-year-old man from Totton on Thursday 28th March on suspicion of a number of offences, including criminal damage, wildlife and firearms offences.

He was subsequently released on police bail with conditions until Friday 28th June, pending further enquiries.

Officers are continuing to appeal for information.

If you can help with any information, you're asked to contact Hampshire Police on 101, quoting reference number 44240111410.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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