Gamekeeper who bludgeoned a rare bird of prey to death after becoming 'frustrated' is spared jail

Daily Mail Friday 24th April 2026, 5:09PM 1 min read 5 hours ago

A gamekeeper who trapped a protected bird of prey has avoided jail. Perth Sheriff Court was shown footage of Russell Mason then using a cosh to bludgeon it to death.

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