Teen charged after six dead pheasants and a catapult were discovered in car in Bishops Waltham
A teenager has been charged after police discovered six dead pheasants, a catapult and ball bearings in his car after being pulled over in Bishops Waltham.
Callum Dainty, 19, of Warburton Road, Southampton, was charged after his vehicle was stopped in Lower Lane at around 8.35pm on Sunday, August 17 by officers from the Country Watch Rural Crime Task Force.
Following an investigation, Dainty was charged with seven offences including killing game out of season and driving without due care and attention.
The full list of charges are as follows:
- Killing a non-Schedule 1 wild bird
- Killing game out of season
- Possessing an article capable of being used to commit a summary offence
- Found by a constable in possession of game coming from land
- Driving without due care and attention
- Driving a motor vehicle otherwise in accordance with a licence
- Using a motor vehicle without third party insurance
A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: “A man is due to appear in court to face charges relating to poaching and motoring offences following an incident in Bishop’s Waltham.
“Following an investigation, Callum Dainty, 19, of Warburton Road, Southampton, has been charged, via postal requisition, with seven offences. He is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 6 January, 2026.”