Businessman Fined for Assaulting Parish Council Chairman Over Bird Nest Dispute
The court fined Chris Makin for a violent altercation with Andrew Mason, highlighting the severity of the attack during a community conflict in North Yorkshire.
- Chris Makin was fined £4,800 after being found guilty of assaulting Andrew Mason, the chairman of Church Fenton Parish Council, over a dispute concerning bird nests.
- The incident, which occurred in April 2023, involved Makin physically attacking Mason, who feared for his life during the altercation.
- Makin, who owns Leeds East Airport, did not have permission to remove bird nests or close the road, leading to the conflict.
- The court described the assault as 'persistent and prolonged,' reflecting the gravity of Makin's actions.
- Mason described the attack as an 'attempted murder' scenario, emphasizing the life-threatening danger he faced.
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