Man 'didn’t know' he was breaking the law when he listed item for sale on social media

NewsUK NewsCrimeThe seller had never been in trouble with the law before15:10, 23 Aug 2026The eurasian goshawk was mounted in a glass display case together with a thrush A 65-year-old man fell foul of the law when he listed an item for sale online.‌The man was attempting to sell a taxidermied bird of prey, and 'didn't know' he was doing so illegally.‌Police acted after spotting the eurasian goshawk, which was mounted in a glass display case alongside a thrush, on a social media ‘for sale’ site.‌READ MORE: West Midlands town named sixth least friendly place in whole of EnglandNorfolk Police handed the investigation over to Essex Police's rural engagement officers when it was determined that the man lived in south Essex.The man, who was running a legitimate business, hadn’t realised he neede