Man from Kingston convicted for destroying badger sett

By Tilly O'Brien 28th Oct 2024

The man appearead at Wimbledon Magistrate's Court earlier this month (Image via Google Maps)
The man appearead at Wimbledon Magistrate's Court earlier this month (Image via Google Maps)

A man has been convicted for destroying a badger set.

Pola Mikhail of Lancaster Gardens, Kingston has been convicted for destroying a badger sett within his rear garden.

Mikhail was refused a licence for full closure in 2018 and continued to destroy the sett.

He pleaded guilty to destroying a badger sett on 23 October at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court and was fined £1650 including costs and surcharges.

The Police have been contacted for more information.

     

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