There's a lesson in this story somewhere. If you're going to kill protected animals, don't tell a music magazine about it. No, hang on, don't kill protected animals. Yeah, that's probably it. The RSPCA are investigating The Fall frontman Mark E Smith after he admitted in an interview with Uncut to killing two red squirrels that were eating his garden fence.
A spokesperson for the RSPCA, Klare Kennett, told the Daily Mail: "The comments made by Mark E Smith are extremely irresponsible and he has basically admitted to committing an offence under the Wildlife And Countryside Act by killing two red squirrels. These animals are highly protected and anyone killing, harming or taking red squirrels from the wild is liable to prosecution and can face up to six months in prison and/or a fine of up to £20,000. If he is getting confused and talking about grey squirrels, then killing them without a good reason - eating food put out for them is not a good reason - could also be an offence under certain circumstances".
So, take note all squirrel killing pop stars out there. Meanwhile, The Fall will release their 28th studio album 'Imperial Wax Solvent' on 24 Apr.