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John Price jailed for bulldozing Lugg riverbank

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  • Farmer John Price has been sentenced to 12 months in prison at Kidderminster Magistrates Court for damage caused to the river Lugg in Kingsland
  • The 68-year-old has also been disqualified for being a company director for three years
  • The area is protected as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its importance for nature
  • Judge Ian Strongman said he sentence imposed is a deterrent to others
  • It's estimated that it could cost nearly £700,000 to restore the river and its banks after the farmer bulldozed and reprofiled it

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