Two men have appeared in court after being found with metal detectors and spades on private land without permission.

John Taylor, 41, of Elizabeth Crescent, Holt, and Gavin Reay, 27, of Links Avenue, Cromer, appeared at King’s Lynn Magistrates' Court on Thursday, July 27.

The two men were arrested after being spotted on land in Little Walsingham by gamekeepers on the estate on November 24, 2022.

They were found to be in possession of metal detectors and spades as well as other equipment used to find items in the ground.

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Neither had sought permission to search at the site.

They admitted going equipped for theft and were each handed a 12-month conditional discharge as well as to pay court costs and a victim surcharge totalling £171.

Anyone with information about people or places involved in nighthawking can contact PC Chris Holmes at Norfolk Constabulary on 101 or via email at Christopher.holmes2@norfolk.police.uk.