Police appeal for information after hedgehog found caught in trap in Clowne

Kirsty Hamilton
By Kirsty Hamilton
Published 28th Oct 2022, 18:13 BST
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Officers are appealing for information after a hedgehog was illegally caught in a trap on a residential street in Clowne.

The hedgehog was found by a member of the public on King Street, Clowne, after being caught in a Fenn trap.

Fenn traps are traditionally used to kill grey squirrels, weasels, rats, mice and other small ground vermin, and must be placed in natural or artificial tunnels.

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The hedgehog is receiving treatment from a vet after being caught in a trap in Clowne.The hedgehog is receiving treatment from a vet after being caught in a trap in Clowne.
The hedgehog is receiving treatment from a vet after being caught in a trap in Clowne.
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A police statement said the trap had ‘clearly not been set correctly’, or adhered to spring trap regulations. It read: “It is illegal to trap hedgehogs. It seems this hedgehog has dragged this trap from where it was trapped to where it was found by a member of the public.”

It added that the hedgehog is currently with a local vet and is doing well.

Any information about anyone setting traps in Clowne is asked to contact Derbyshire Police ask to speak to PC 2581 Buckingham.