PROSECUTED (2012) | alleged badger baiters Richard Whinfrey, born 10/10/1968 and son Nathan Whinfrey, born 04/12/1986, both of 35 Milton Road, Doncaster DN6 8QL, plus Lee Mark Whinfrey, born 04/03/1984, of 61 New Street, Doncaster DN6 8EJ

The three men appeared before Selby magistrates on 16 April 2012 charged with digging for badgers.

All were charged with interfering with badger setts, hunting a wild mammal with dogs and digging for badgers.

Richard Whinfrey is also charged with causing unnecessary suffering to a dog named Jake, and failing to ensure his welfare of the dog.

The defendants were admitted to conditional bail – not to enter North Yorkshire unless attending court – until a three-day trial at Selby from 29 August 2012 (no updates available).

Source: North West Hunt Sabs