Police nicked my airguns
22 July 2026
Devon & Cornwall Police not only seized airgunner Tim Newcombe’s rifles and pistols, they are threatening to destroy them, even though they are Tim’s property.
Les Brooks stalks deer, shoots pigeons and runs game shoots in Buckinghamshire. His cockney heritage makes him – and he is the first to admit this – a bit sweary. However, swearing got him into trouble. He called his son-in-law a rude word, that led to the son-in-law complaining to the police, @thamesvalleypoliceuk issued Les with a section 5 public order offence and then came and seized his firearms. You now risk a gun grab if you use a rude word.
Les runs these Facebook groups:
Chinese water deer Facebook.com/groups/1092351780849851/
Beaters & pickers-up Facebook.com/groups/181467558728819
LB Sporting sim days Facebook.com/groups/524482858183580
Or find him on WhatsApp Whatsapp.com/Gscfl9gAg6eE0m3fpoPYO5
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