"Metal detectorists arrested over Beeston Castle stolen artefacts"
Sadly another case of nighthawking this time Beeston castle...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-m ... e-51021886
Metal detectorists arrested over Beeston Castle
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Re: Metal detectorists arrested over Beeston Castle
Yes more idiots bringing our hobby into disrepute - hope they throw the book at them and they are never allowed to join any club or the NCMD
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I totally agree Pete... its happening more and more... at least they are arresting them now, like you i hope its more than a caution...dig-it-pete wrote:Yes more idiots bringing our hobby into disrepute - hope they throw the book at them and they are never allowed to join any club or the NCMD
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Re: Metal detectorists arrested over Beeston Castle
I live close to a scheduled monument which I try to police, so far I have thrown 2 idiots off on separate occasions during the day.
Got a mouthful from one threatening to punch my lights out, just replied that the police will add assault to illegal use of a metal detector and it should be good for around 5 years inside. Walked off mumbling to himself and so far I haven't seen him since, I absolutely loath illegal idiots spoiling my hobby.
Got a mouthful from one threatening to punch my lights out, just replied that the police will add assault to illegal use of a metal detector and it should be good for around 5 years inside. Walked off mumbling to himself and so far I haven't seen him since, I absolutely loath illegal idiots spoiling my hobby.
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Re: Metal detectorists arrested over Beeston Castle
Well done Bryan... it's a shame that you have had to do that in the first place in all honesty. Becareful and don't put yourself in any danger... but if i were you i would report it to the authority who are the custodians of the site and to the local police so there is a dialogue of events should they return, it would most probably help with a prosecution or at the very least the local ranger etc... may keep a eye out!..bryan162 wrote:I live close to a scheduled monument which I try to police, so far I have thrown 2 idiots off on separate occasions during the day.
Got a mouthful from one threatening to punch my lights out, just replied that the police will add assault to illegal use of a metal detector and it should be good for around 5 years inside. Walked off mumbling to himself and so far I haven't seen him since, I absolutely loath illegal idiots spoiling my hobby.
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Re: Metal detectorists arrested over Beeston Castle
Will these idiots never learn ?????????
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