Isle of Wight teenager denies trying to kill a badger

A stock image of a badger. <i>(Image: Pixabay)</i>
A stock image of a badger. (Image: Pixabay)
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THE case of an Isle of Wight teenager accused of attempting to kill a badger has gone before magistrates.

The case of Max O’Neill, currently of Winchester Prison, went before Isle of Wight magistrates on Wednesday, April 8.

The 18-year-old is charged with, and denies, attempting to kill a badger, in Brading, on March 29 last year.

His case was adjourned to April 22 at the same venue – at which time a trial date is expected to be fixed.

Mr O’Neill was granted unconditional bail until that date.

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