Wigan man convicted of hare-coursing offences in Lancashire
'Absolutely no regard'
PC Sean Dalby, from Lancashire Police, said: "Kent has shown absolutely no regard for animals' rights to live peacefully in the wild. Instead, he allowed his dogs to cruelly maim and kill hares. "I hope that this result shows those who commit these types of offences that we have a dedicated team of officers, and we will find you." Lancashire Police said the investigation into Kent began after police received reports of hare coursing on land off Whiteley's Lane, in Ormskirk, on Christmas Day.The force added the lurcher dogs - a crossbreed bred for hunting - were then "allowed to kill wild hares" on 26 January.As a result, Lancashire Police began an investigation and Kent was subsequently charged with the eight offences.
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