A MAN was arrested in Hoarwithy after being found on private land with poaching equipment.

The 23-year-old from Penygarn, Wales, was found with two other males.

He was charged with possessing a knife blade/ sharp pointed article in a public place and entering land as a trespasser at night with poaching equipment. He is currently on bail.

The Golden Valley Safer Neighbourhood Team has also reported a number of other incidents linked to alleged poaching on private land between Madley and Preston on Wye, and in Blakemere.