Derbyshire man charged after peregrine falcon eggs 'stolen' in Peak District

A man has been charged with theft after peregrine falcon eggs were allegedly stolen in the Peak District.
By Sophie Wills
Published 17th Nov 2020, 16:35 BST
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John Fenton, of Bridgemont, Whaley Bridge, was charged with the offence following an investigation by the Derbyshire Rural Crime Team and RSPB.

It follows an incident in the Stoney Middleton area in May this year.

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Detective Constable Paul Flint of the Derbyshire Rural Crime Team said: "This is a senseless crime and will not be tolerated."

The 60-year-old is due to appear before magistrates at Chesterfield Justice Centre in February.

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