Plea changed ahead of animal cruelty trial

3rd May 2024 A MAN has changed his plea ahead of trial for badger baiting and associated charges which were uncovered during following a PSNI swoop into animal cruelty Jason Lee Kennedy (35) from Marble Arch Road, Enniskillen previously denied causing suffering to badgers and cats through baiting and fighting which he recorded and supplied …

PSNI probing suspected incident of badger baiting in Belfast

Eyewitnesses describe the harrowing scene after horrifically injured animal dumped in garden in east of city 17th March 2024 The PSNI is investigating a suspected case of badger baiting in east Belfast after one of the protected animals was found with a broken back and part of its snout bitten off. Police received a report …

Court fines man for ‘interfering with badger sett’

23rd February 2024 A Llanberis man who cause his dog to enter a badger sett has been fined by magistrates. John Riley, of 19 Cae Llwybr, had initially pleaded not guilty to a charge of interfering with a badger sett at Fodol Newydd Woods in Bangor “by causing a dog to enter it with intent …

Police find firearm while arresting Gwynedd man for disturbing badger sett

Several items were seized during police raids today. 6th March 2024 A Gwynedd man has been arrested following the alleged disturbance of a badger set. Warrants were executed in the Caernarfon and Llanllyfni areas in partnership with RSPCA today (Wednesday, March 6). A number of items were seized from the properties, including a firearm, medication, …

Fermanagh man awaiting trial for badger baiting and animal cruelty fails in bid to have bail relaxed

6th March 2024 A Fermanagh man awaiting trial for badger baiting and associated charges following a PSNI swoop into animal cruelty has failed in a bid to relax his bail conditions Jason Lee Kennedy (35) from Marble Arch Road, Enniskillen is alleged to have caused suffering to badgers and cats through baiting and fighting which …

NI man to stand trial on animal cruelty and badger baiting charges

20th February 2024 A Fermanagh man charged after a major PSNI swoop into animal cruelty in the Derrylin area is to stand trial after pleading not guilty to all allegations against him. Jason Lee Kennedy (35), from Marble Arch Road, Enniskillen, is alleged to have caused suffering to badgers and cats through baiting and fighting, …

Hunt Saboteurs Association Tip off Hotline

The HSA now have a tip-off hotline that you can contact in strict confidence! If you have some information about a hunt or have seen a hunt please get in touch, someone will respond to you as soon as possible 07443  148426.  

‘Badger baiter’ hit with more than 30 animal cruelty charges

16th December 2023 This is the man due to stand trial on more than 30 charges relating to alleged organised badger baiting. Jason Lee Kennedy appeared in the dock of Enniskillen Magistrates Court last week where the lengthy list of alleged offences were put to him. The 35-year-old is accused of not only causing unnecessary …

Can you help with this wildlife crime investigation?

Message from North Yorkshire Police 22nd November 2023 We need to trace these three men following a serious case of badger sett interference. It happened in Nunnington, between Malton and Helmsley. Police enquiries are under way and we believe the men pictured may have information that could help. If you recognise them or have any …

National Badger Day (6 October 2023)

On National Badger Day (6 October 2023) Lancashire Badger Group reacts to recent convictions for badger baiting, and shares a more positive story and photo. Ian Scott, Lancashire Badger Group's Sett Protection Officer said  "Whilst we are pleased with the recent convictions of Brandon Lawler and Carl Harwood and the abhorrent sport of badger baiting …