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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ben Mitchell

Cockerel owner hit with fine after neighbours complain about noisy bird

Harold Brown’s cockerel Brutus was the subject of a raft of complaints from neighbours - (Getty)

A Hampshire man has lost his appeal against a conviction for allowing his cockerel to disturb his neighbours.

Harold Brown, the owner of Brutus the cockerel, argued that his bird doesn't crow, but merely "croaks".

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