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Prince quizzed over bird shooting | Prince quizzed over bird shooting |
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Prince Harry has been interviewed by police about the shooting of protected birds, it has emerged. | Prince Harry has been interviewed by police about the shooting of protected birds, it has emerged. |
The prince had been questioned by police in Norfolk. | The prince had been questioned by police in Norfolk. |
They are investigating a report that two hen harriers were killed on the edge of the royal family's Sandringham estate last week. | |
A spokeswoman for Clarence House says that the prince and a friend were in the area at the time but have no knowledge of the incident. | A spokeswoman for Clarence House says that the prince and a friend were in the area at the time but have no knowledge of the incident. |
A member of the public reported the shooting on Wednesday of last week. | |
Police appeal | |
It is understood that the interview with the prince was not held at a police station. | |
Only 15 active nesting sites are thought to exist for the rare hen harrier across the UK. | |
The killing of a hen harrier is a crime which carries a fine of up to £5,000 or six months in prison. | |
Norfolk police say their inquiries are continuing and they are urging anyone with information to get in touch. |