Trespass
George Johnson
and William Fox,
both of Desborough, were charged with trespassing on land belonging to
Mr. Biggs, in
the occupation of Mr. Kilbourn, jun., and being in pursuit of rabbits,
on the 1st of January, to catch which they had set traps the night
before. Two boys gave their evidence very clearly, and
George Fenton,
who appeared to act in the capacity of gamekeeper there, had watched
them, they were in the field with a flag basket. Johnson did not appear,
but they were both fined 10s. each, and 6s 9d each expenses.
Leicestershire
Mercury, Saturday 11 February 1843