Man caught dumping dead barn owl and kestrel in ‘horror movie scene’ outside Hampshire village shop (opens original article in a new tab)

A man was sentenced for dumping dead birds and hares outside a Hampshire village shop, described as a 'horror movie scene', with a 15-month community order and fines.

• A man was sentenced for possessing two dead birds of prey and 50 hares dumped outside a village shop.
• The birds were stuffed under door handles with blood smeared on the window, described as a 'horror movie scene'.
• The defendant had previous convictions and denied the offense, claiming he may have been framed.