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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. | 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 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. | A member of the public reported the shooting on Wednesday of last week. |
| Police appeal | Police appeal |
| It is understood that the interview with the prince was not held at a police station. | It is understood that the interview with the prince was not held at a police station. |
| Only 15 hen harrier nesting sites are thought to exist in 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. | The killing of a hen harrier is a crime which carries a fine of up to £5,000 or six months in prison. |
| Only 15 active nesting sites are thought to exist for the rare bird of prey across the UK. | |
| By preying on grouse, hen harriers have become targets for people trying to protect stocks of grouse on hunting estates. | |
| Norfolk police say their inquiries are continuing and they are urging anyone with information to get in touch. | Norfolk police say their inquiries are continuing and they are urging anyone with information to get in touch. |