Officers acquired a number of experiences of hare coursing – the game of looking rabbits with greyhounds utilizing sight quite than scent – this week. A male was detained on Thursday (September 21) following motion from the Country Watch group, neighbourhoods groups, District Policing groups and Roads Policing Unit.
Police got a report at 6.10pm that hare coursing was happening close to North Lane in Clanfield. A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesman stated: “Police attended and located a man with a Lurcher.
NOW READ: Traffic chaos before Pompey match
“The 35-year-old was subsequently arrested on suspicion of trespass with intent to search for or pursue hares with dogs under Section 63 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022. This is very recent legislation that was introduced in April 2022.
“The man remains in custody at this time.” Two 4×4 autos have been seen trespassing on land within the Woodmancott space of Winchester at 10.53pm.
One truck was discovered on its roof, with a lifeless hare and an deserted canine being left on the scene. The police spokesman added: “Officers attended and the vehicles were located by the Dog Unit, before failing to stop for police.
SEE ALSO: Businessman who orchestrated “cruel” and “cowardly” bomb plot jailed
“One of the vehicles was subsequently located on its roof on a byway in the Cliddesden area. The occupants had since left the area, leaving behind a Lurcher dog.
“A dead hare was found next to the vehicle. Police seized the vehicle, the dog, and some suspected cannabis found in the vehicle.” Police enquiries stay ongoing.
The power encourages anybody who sees something to make a report online.
