Poaching fears as injured deer discovered after vandals break into farm

Poaching fears have been raised as an injured deer was found after a break-in at a farm.
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Feb 2017, 15:52 BST
Updated 1st Mar 2017, 09:38 BST

Police said a 4x4 vehicle was driven through a field at Tismans Farm, in Rudgwick, on Monday, January 30.

The vandals damaged a large amount of crops during the incident and an injured deer was also discovered.

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Officers said they believed the intruders were poaching after the animal was found alive with both front legs broken.

It is believed the intruders gained access through a neighbouring field.

Four days later more damage was caused as the farm was broken into again.

Police said a number of posts preventing people from entering were knocked over on Friday, February 3, and further damage had been caused to the crops by a 4x4.

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Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting serial 777 of 03/02.

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