SEVEN PEOPLE CAUGHT IN BUSHY PARK FOR FISHING ILLEGALLY…..
Royal Parks police have been dealing have been dealing with seven people who they found fishing illegally using inadequate fishing gear in the canal refuge in Bushy Park, it was revealed today.
A police spokesperson said: “We saw a total of seven men aged in their twenties (so not kids) who were fishing in the canal.
“We were only able to stop one of them, who had a basic rod and was using a barbed hook.
“He had no landing mat or landing net. The other men ran off on seeing police, but appeared to be carrying the same basic equipment
“Without the correct equipment highlighted on the terms and conditions of the licence, this can harm any fish caught.”
A spokesperson added: “This activity can harm the fish and injure waterfowl. Offenders can be taken to court by police and prosecuted.”