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- Politics
- E&E News
Conservation group hires new chief operating officer
The conservation group Defenders of Wildlife has hired Alicia Washkevich as its new chief operating officer, the organization announced Monday. Washkevich joins the group from her most recent position as chief operating officer at the group New Politics and after spending more than a decade at the Sierra Club, including serving as that organization's deputy chief operating officer. At Defenders, Washkevich will oversee the group's operations and help 'drive the strategic direction of the organization's mission to protect, preserve and restore imperiled wildlife and their habitats,' the conservation group said in a statement. Advertisement Andrew Bowman, Defenders' president and CEO, welcomed Washkevich's 'wealth of cross-sector operational and leadership experience' and said he expects hers to be a 'critical voice in the organization as we plan for the future.'
Scotsman
27-05-2025
- Scotsman
Anglers attack water bailiff after being caught without rod licence at fishing lake
This video More videos Shocking footage shows a father and son violently attacking water bailiffs after being caught angling without a licence. Keep up with the latest new videos with the Shots! Newsletter. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Watch the shocking moment when a father and son assaulted water bailiffs at a fishery near Bridgnorth, Shrops, after being challenged over a rod licence. Sidney Bowman, 75, and his son Andrew, 44, had been fishing when they were approached by the two Environment Agency officials who were checking for rod licences at Poole Hall Fisheries. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I refuse to give my details' Topless Andrew Bowman, 44, can be seen sitting on a camping chair casually telling them: "It's at home. I refuse to give my details as I don't need to. "I aint fishing no more. I'm leaving the fishery now so you have no reason to follow me." After the officers cautioned Andrew for not providing his details, he became "verbally and physically threatening" and began to move his equipment. Officers feared for their safety The officers fearing for their safety moved a fishing knife away and said they were removing his fishing gear for evidence. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Andrew Bowman is confronted and attacks two Environment Agency water bailiffs whilst fishing at Poole Hall Fisheries near Alveley - assisted by his dad Sidney Bowman. | Environment Agency / SWNS Andrew then assaulted one officer by hitting him in the face before dad Sidney runs over saying: "He's my son." Sidney also assaulted the officer by attempting to grab his chest, where the officer's radio was, and in doing so poked him in the eye. Aggressive anglers fined Andrew was then taken to the ground after he refused to allow the officers to put handcuffs on him and police were also called to the scene. The father and son have now been slapped with fines and costs of more than £12,000 following a hearing at Telford Magistrates Court. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Andrew Bowman is confronted and attacks two Environment Agency water bailiffs whilst fishing at Poole Hall Fisheries near Alveley. | Environment Agency / SWNS Andrew Bowman, of Dudley, West Mids., was ordered to pay fines totalling £6,937 and £50 in compensation. He had pleaded guilty at a previous hearing to assaulting of an emergency worker. Sidney Bowman, 75, also of Dudley, admitted fishing and fishing without a licence. Andrew Bowman is confronted and attacks two Environment Agency water bailiffs whilst fishing at Poole Hall Fisheries near Alveley. | Environment Agency / SWNS He was ordered to pay fines and costs totalling £5,128 - made up of a £660 fine for assault, £146 for fishing without a licence, a victim surcharge of £322 and costs of £4,000. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In a statement the Environment Agency said: 'These sentences handed out show that the courts will not allow assault of public servants to go unpunished. 'It sends out a strong message to other people trying to stop our officers from performing their duties. 'Our officers do endure abuse and threats of violence in carrying out important work to protect people and the environment. Andrew Bowman is confronted and attacks two Environment Agency water bailiffs whilst fishing at Poole Hall Fisheries near Alveley. | Environment Agency / SWNS 'The Environment Agency will not hesitate to prosecute those that obstruct or assault its staff. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'If people suspect illegal fishing incidents they should call our 24/7 hotline on 0800 807060.'
Scotsman
25-05-2025
- Scotsman
Anglers attack water bailiff after being caught without rod licence at fishing lake
This video More videos Shocking footage shows a father and son violently attacking water bailiffs after being caught angling without a licence. Keep up with the latest new videos with the Shots! Newsletter. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Watch the shocking moment when a father and son assaulted water bailiffs at a fishery near Bridgnorth, Shrops, after being challenged over a rod licence. Sidney Bowman, 75, and his son Andrew, 44, had been fishing when they were approached by the two Environment Agency officials who were checking for rod licences at Poole Hall Fisheries. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I refuse to give my details' Topless Andrew Bowman, 44, can be seen sitting on a camping chair casually telling them: "It's at home. I refuse to give my details as I don't need to. "I aint fishing no more. I'm leaving the fishery now so you have no reason to follow me." After the officers cautioned Andrew for not providing his details, he became "verbally and physically threatening" and began to move his equipment. Officers feared for their safety The officers fearing for their safety moved a fishing knife away and said they were removing his fishing gear for evidence. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Andrew Bowman is confronted and attacks two Environment Agency water bailiffs whilst fishing at Poole Hall Fisheries near Alveley - assisted by his dad Sidney Bowman. | Environment Agency / SWNS Andrew then assaulted one officer by hitting him in the face before dad Sidney runs over saying: "He's my son." Sidney also assaulted the officer by attempting to grab his chest, where the officer's radio was, and in doing so poked him in the eye. Aggressive anglers fined Andrew was then taken to the ground after he refused to allow the officers to put handcuffs on him and police were also called to the scene. The father and son have now been slapped with fines and costs of more than £12,000 following a hearing at Telford Magistrates Court. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Andrew Bowman is confronted and attacks two Environment Agency water bailiffs whilst fishing at Poole Hall Fisheries near Alveley. | Environment Agency / SWNS Andrew Bowman, of Dudley, West Mids., was ordered to pay fines totalling £6,937 and £50 in compensation. He had pleaded guilty at a previous hearing to assaulting of an emergency worker. Sidney Bowman, 75, also of Dudley, admitted fishing and fishing without a licence. Andrew Bowman is confronted and attacks two Environment Agency water bailiffs whilst fishing at Poole Hall Fisheries near Alveley. | Environment Agency / SWNS He was ordered to pay fines and costs totalling £5,128 - made up of a £660 fine for assault, £146 for fishing without a licence, a victim surcharge of £322 and costs of £4,000. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In a statement the Environment Agency said: 'These sentences handed out show that the courts will not allow assault of public servants to go unpunished. 'It sends out a strong message to other people trying to stop our officers from performing their duties. 'Our officers do endure abuse and threats of violence in carrying out important work to protect people and the environment. Andrew Bowman is confronted and attacks two Environment Agency water bailiffs whilst fishing at Poole Hall Fisheries near Alveley. | Environment Agency / SWNS 'The Environment Agency will not hesitate to prosecute those that obstruct or assault its staff. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'If people suspect illegal fishing incidents they should call our 24/7 hotline on 0800 807060.'
The Sun
23-05-2025
- The Sun
Shocking moment fishermen dad and his topless son scrap with officials after they were caught angling without licence
DISTURBING footage shows a father and son violently attacking environment agency officers who asked for their fishing licences. The duo, who verbally and physically assaulted two officers, fists flying have been whacked with a hefty £12,000 court bill. 3 3 Anglers Sidney Bowman, 75, and a topless Andrew Bowman, 44, assaulted two Environment Agency officers who had asked for their names and addresses after they caught them fishing without a licence. Despite being informed that they were on camera, Sidney poked an officer in the eye after his son hit his colleague in the face. Only after police arrived on the scene did Sidney and Andrew confirm their identities. The anglers were punished for the assault at Poole Hall Fishery, Alverley, Shropshire, on September 6 2023 at Telford Magistrates' Court last month on April 25. The punch up started when Andrew refused to give his details to the officers and told his Dad not to either. The Environment Agency officers started issuing a caution at this point, but then Andrew started to become verbally and physically abusive, threatening officers and moving his equipment. Spooked, the officers moved a fishing knife away from the aggressors at which point Andrew thwacked one officer in the face. The other officer warned Andrew's Dad, 'don't do it,' but Sidney then tried to grab the officer's chest and 'poked him in the eye with flailing arms.' The court heard how Andrew had to be taken to the ground after refusing to be handcuffed. He decided it was a good idea to claim he was called David Wilkes and lie about his address. Only after the police were called did the duo fess up to the correct details. 3 Sidney pled guilty to two counts of assaulting an emergency worker and one count of fishing without a licence. He was ordered to pay an £806 fine, a £322 victim surcharge and £4,000 costs. Andrew admitted two counts of assaulting an emergency worker, two counts of obstructing a water bailiff and one count of fishing without a licence. He was handed a £634 fine, a £253 victim surcharge, £50 compensation and £6,000 costs. Environment Agency water bailiffs are considered constables 'for the purposes of enforcing fisheries legislation' and are protected under the Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018. A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said: "These sentences handed out show that the courts will not allow assault of public servants to go unpunished. "It sends out a strong message to other people trying to stop our officers from performing their duties. "Our officers do endure abuse and threats of violence in carrying out important work to protect people and the environment. "The Environment Agency will not hesitate to prosecute those that obstruct or assault its staff. "If people suspect illegal fishing incidents they should call our 24/7 hotline on 0800 807060."
BBC News
23-05-2025
- BBC News
Father and son attacked officers when asked to show fishing licences
A father and son attacked officers, striking one in the face and poking one in the eye, after being asked to show fishing licences, The water bailiffs had approached the pair at Poole Hall Fishery in Shropshire but they had refused to give their Bowman, 44, and Sidney Bowman, 75, both of Cross Place in Dudley, admitted charges of assault and fishing without a licence. Andrew Bowman also admitted two charges of obstructing a water were ordered to pay fines and costs of more than £12,000 following the incident in 2023. The Environment Agency said Andrew Bowman assaulted one officer by striking him in the face after the bailiffs said they were removing their fishing gear for Bowman then assaulted the officer by attempting to grab his chest and in doing so poked him in the eye with flailing Bowman was sentenced by Telford magistrates last year and ordered to pay a £660 fine for assault, £146 for fishing without a licence, a victim's surcharge of £322 and costs of £4, Bowman was sentenced by the same court on 25 April and was told to pay a £488 fine for assault, £146 for fishing without a licence, a victim surcharge of £253 and costs of £6,000. He was also ordered to pay £50 compensation to one of the water bailiffs he assaulted. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
