Man charged over birds of prey poisonings

Brian Chorlton is due to appear at Lincoln Magistrates' Court in May

An 87-year-old man will appear in court in relation to the poisoning of birds of prey.

Brian Chorlton faces 11 charges relating to the unapproved or unlawful storage of the chemical Aldicarb, possession of a poisoner's kit and possession and use of four pole traps.

Lincolnshire Police said it launched an investigation after receiving reports that birds of prey were being poisoned in the Castle Bytham area of South Kesteven.

Mr Chorlton, of Morkery Lane, Castle Bytham, is due to appear at Lincoln Magistrates' Court on 8 May.

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