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Man held after warning shot fired over trespassers

Pigeon shooter has licence revoked after firing warning shot over travellers on his property.

Man held after warning shot fired over trespassers
ShootingUK
ShootingUK 10 September 2010

Christopher Bayfield, a pigeon shooter from Swavesey, Cambridgeshire, was arrested last week on suspicion of a firearms offence after allegedly firing a single shot in the air to warn two travellers to get off his land.

Neighbours said that Mr Bayfield had been plagued with break-ins, thefts and trespassers after more than 1,000 travellers moved on to a field next to his home (pictured above).

His licence has been revoked and a firearm taken.

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