Harold Brown appealed against a court conviction for his cockerel's noise, claiming it does not crow but instead 'croaks'. His objections were dismissed by Southampton Crown Court, which upheld the prior ruling that he failed to comply with an abatement notice issued by New Forest District Council following complaints from neighbors. The initial complaints began in October 2022, leading to a conviction in November 2024 and a monetary penalty for Brown, highlighting the tensions surrounding noise complaints and local ordinances.
A Hampshire man has lost his appeal against a conviction for allowing his cockerel to disturb his neighbours, despite his defense arguing the bird merely 'croaks'.
Complaints about Brutus the cockerel started in October 2022, leading to an abatement notice from the New Forest District Council requiring action on the noise issue.
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