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Isle of Wight teen faces trial over alleged badger attack

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A stock image of a badger <i>(Image: Pixabay)</i>
A stock image of a badger (Image: Pixabay)
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A trial date has been set in the case of an Isle of Wight teenager accused of attempting to kill a badger.

Max O’Neill, currently of Winchester Prison, is charged with attempting to kill a badger in Brading on March 29 last year.

The 18-year-old denies the offence.

Following previous hearings, O'Neill was not named by the County Press due to his age, but he has since turned 18 and can now be identified.

Mr O'Neill was not required to attend his latest hearing, held at the IW Youth Court, on Wednesday, April 22.

The court heard his earlier not guilty plea remains in place, and a trial is expected to last around five hours.

A further hearing has been scheduled for July 29 and the trial is due to take place on August 26.

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