Arrested for feeding.......

Torplexed · 05-03-11, 10:53 PM

Note to self: Don't feed birds in Cumbria.

Fish In The Water · 05-04-11, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!

The matter could have been resolved by officers talking to the pair, he said.

Absolutely... Arresting them is just way over the top. It could have, and should have, been handled better.

That being said, no one wants their community inundated with bird droppings, particularly if you have to clean it up. If the McIntosh's were overfeeding, (which seems likely if they were attracting 'hundreds' of birds), then there is a legitimate public nuisance that needs to be addressed.

Platapus · 05-04-11, 05:34 AM

I don't see the reason why they had to be locked up. This was not a drug bust where they could have destroyed evidence. They were feeding the birds.

Unless there is more to the case than was reported (say it ain't so Joe!) I would agree that the police went too far.

I would be interested in hearing the police side and their justification for their actions.

Jimbuna · 05-04-11, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Torplexed

Note to self: Don't feed birds in Cumbria.

Better known in the UK as 'Dumbria'

Torplexed · 05-04-11, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Better known in the UK as 'Dumbria'

I guess that explains the gorgeous lakes and peaks. Emphasize the beauty, not the brains.

Jimbuna · 05-04-11, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Torplexed

I guess that explains the gorgeous lakes and peaks. Emphasize the beauty, not the brains.

Something along those lines but I might be biaised so best ask a Dumbrian

STEED · 05-04-11, 09:13 AM

Nothing new there, its happen before.....

05-04-11, 10:43 AM

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Nothing new there, its happen before.....

No, last time it hit the news was because people carried on throwing out food after the council had told them to stop due to all the complaints.
The police got it backwards this time, the police should have forwarded all the complaints to the council who would then get environmental health to get an order and then the police should only go in once the people broke the order.
There was a similar one in the States recently where the residents got an order on one of their neighbours because the sheer amount of bird---- was damaging their homes

tater · 05-04-11, 10:47 AM

Not sure what the options are when you attract rats with wings. They are very destructive, they play havoc with HVAC equipment as well. I used to have to pay a guy to come and eliminate the damn things from my office roof cause they were fouling the HVAC and some of our exhaust systems (air scrubbing for work benches).

I suppose ticketing might be the normal way, but it might depend on what laws are on the books, and if fines are established.

Rockstar · 05-04-11, 07:31 AM

Step away from the pigeons!

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05-03-11, 10:53 PM	#1
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Note to self: Don't feed birds in Cumbria. __________________ --Mobilis in Mobili--

05-04-11, 05:34 AM	#3
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,362 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I don't see the reason why they had to be locked up. This was not a drug bust where they could have destroyed evidence. They were feeding the birds. Unless there is more to the case than was reported (say it ain't so Joe!) I would agree that the police went too far. I would be interested in hearing the police side and their justification for their actions. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Nothing new there, its happen before..... __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

05-04-11, 10:47 AM	#9
tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	Not sure what the options are when you attract rats with wings. They are very destructive, they play havoc with HVAC equipment as well. I used to have to pay a guy to come and eliminate the damn things from my office roof cause they were fouling the HVAC and some of our exhaust systems (air scrubbing for work benches). I suppose ticketing might be the normal way, but it might depend on what laws are on the books, and if fines are established. __________________ "Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one." — Thomas Paine

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Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Step away from the pigeons! .