630,000 Bees Killed By Vandals.

[ladybirder]

https://www.brightonandhoveindependent.co.uk/news/crime/sussex-beekeeper-loses-his-whole-livelihood-after-630000-bees-killed-vandals-2841484
Who, why, what for, would anyone do a thing like that. I despair. I'm so angry.

[naomi24]

I was looking for more information and came across another in Wiltshire in March. Perhaps someone has a grudge against bees.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-51945399

[naomi24]

And another in Cambridgeshire in January.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-51313829

[ToraToraTora]

APG: "Don't be ridiculous" - tell you what is ridiculous, trying to pass this of as some sort of natural event!

[naomi24]

Shropshire.

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/crime/2020/03/11/telford-beekeepers-plea-after-hives-are-vandalised/

I wonder how many more? Something strange going on.

[tiggerblue10]

There are some really nasty people around.

[ladybirder]

OMG Naomi, it must the nation's morons latest pastime. That poor 89 year old man in your first link where they burnt everything. I thought we had a one off here but obviously not.
Here's a bit more from the Argus on my OP.
https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/18423118.south-downs-honey-beekeeper-counts-cost-worthing-vandals/

[naomi24]

There are more in other areas of the country, LB.

[ladybirder]

I thought just one was heartbreaking. I'd become a vigilante if I was younger.
TTT if a child of mine did this I would know I had failed as a parent and yes I would turn them in without a doubt.

[Patsy33]

Very, very upsetting!