Police Arrest Four in Connection with Dead Animals Dumped Outside Hampshire Shop
The shocking discovery of around 50 dead hares and birds outside a community shop has sparked a widespread investigation.
- Police have arrested four individuals after scores of dead animals were found outside Broughton Community Shop in Hampshire.
- The gruesome scene included around 50 dead hares, a barn owl, and a kestrel, with some animals impaled on door handles.
- Local authorities and residents are shocked by the incident, believed to be linked to illegal poaching activities.
- Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police are investigating the matter, trying to identify the owners of a silver Suzuki Grand Vitara.
- The incident has raised concerns over rural crime and the challenges in policing such activities.