Shropshire huntsman admits interfering with badger setts

A huntsman has admitted interfering with badger setts.

David Conde, of The South Shropshire Hunt, pleaded guilty to the charge at Telford Magistrates Court.

His co-accused, William Hand and Toby Holly, pleaded not guilty to the same charge.

Conde, aged 41, of Condover, Shrewsbury, will be sentenced on January 29 next year.

Hand, aged 22, of Annscroft, near Shrewsbury; and 29-year-old Holly, of Brynfa Avenue, Welshpool, will face trial on June 12 next year.

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