A TEENAGER accused of poaching on private land has been given a conditional discharge but been ordered to forfeit his dog.
Joe Butler, 18, of Coxford Down, Micheldever, admitted trespassing in pursuit of game on land at Laverstoke on December 30.
Magistrates in Basingstoke imposed a 12-month conditional discharge along with a £20 victim surcharge and £85 costs.
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