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BBC News
4 days ago
- BBC News
Wigan man convicted of hare-coursing offences in Lancashire
A dog owner whose lurcher type dogs killed wild hares has been convicted of hare Kent, 40, of Wigan, was given a criminal behaviour order at Lancaster Magistrates' Court banning him for five years from trespassing on land in Lancashire with a lurcher type was also ordered to complete 80 hours of unpaid work and must forfeit the Nissan X Trail vehicle he used to commit his was convicted of eight offences: two counts of hunting a wild mammal with dogs, two counts of trespass with intent to search for or pursue hares with dogs, two counts of being equipped for searching for or pursuing hares with dogs, and two counts of daytime trespass in pursuit of game. '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 force added the lurcher dogs - a crossbreed bred for hunting - were then "allowed to kill wild hares" on 26 a result, Lancashire Police began an investigation and Kent was subsequently charged with the eight offences. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
29-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Eight summonsed to court over Lincolnshire hare coursing
Eight men have been summonsed to court for offences related to hare coursing, Lincolnshire Police force received reports of several vehicles being involved in hare coursing and driving dangerously across the mid, south and east of the county on 2 December last led to four men from Cambridgeshire, aged 22-25, being arrested near Sleaford and a further four arrested after an incident at Eastville, near are due to appear at Boston Magistrates' Court on 11 June. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
