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Man accused of killing wombats indicates he will plead guilty to two charges
Tyson Delbridge, 20, has indicated he will plead guilty to two charges connected to the deaths of wombats near Venus Bay in Victoria.
He is accused of running down the animals with a vehicle on Lees Road on February 18.
The bodies were found by local residents, and a joey found with one of the wombats survived and was taken to a wildlife shelter.
Delbridge's lawyer told Latrobe Valley Magistrates' Court that he plans to enter his pleas at his next appearance.
His brother and a friend have also indicated they will plead guilty to charges connected to the killings.
The case has drawn strong concern from residents and wildlife supporters in the area.
Delbridge is expected to appear in court again in March.
Tyson Michael Delbridge indicated he would plead guilty to two charges related to the killing of wombats in Victoria.
The alleged attack occurred on February 18 in Venus Bay, in South Gippsland.
At least one wombat had a joey, which survived and was taken to a wildlife shelter.
Delbridge’s lawyer told Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court that he would enter his pleas at his next appearance in March.
Delbridge’s brother and another man have also indicated they will plead guilty to charges related to killing wombats.
- Who
- Tyson Michael Delbridge, 20, is accused of killing wombats.
- What
- He indicated he would plead guilty to two charges related to the attack.
- When
- The alleged attack occurred on February 18. Delbridge indicated his intended pleas on Monday.
- Where
- Venus Bay, in Victoria’s South Gippsland region.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Delbridge is accused of running down wombats in Venus Bay.
Delbridge indicated in court that he intended to plead guilty to two charges.
Delbridge’s lawyer said he would enter his pleas at his next court appearance.
- Accused
- Tyson Michael Delbridge, 20
- Alleged attack date
- February 18
- Location
- Venus Bay, South Gippsland, Victoria
- Charges
- Delbridge indicated he would plead guilty to two charges
- Next appearance
- March
What people are saying
Mr Delbridge will enter a plea to charge one, and he'll also enter a plea to charge 21.
The Conservation Regulator takes wildlife cruelty seriously, and I encourage the public to report any information about wildlife crime to Crime Stoppers,
This was a deliberate attack on community values and I'm thrilled to see the office of conservation regulator and police following through.
Sounds like he's going to get off with a fine,
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