Investigation into badger sett interference

Image source, North Yorkshire Police

Image caption, A police appeal has been launched to identify the three men pictured

Officers investigating what they have described as a "serious case of badger sett interference" have released an image of three men they want to speak to.

The alleged incident is said to have taken place in Nunnington, North Yorkshire, at about 13:15 BST on 25 October.

It is a criminal offence to destroy, cause damage to or obstruct access to a badger sett.

North Yorkshire Police has appealed for anyone who recognises any of the men to get in touch.

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