Hare coursers vehicles will be crushed, police warn
15 March 2021 |
Hare coursers could be left with crushed vehicles if convicted of the crime
Police have warned hare coursers that their vehicles could be seized and crushed if they are caught and convicted.
Suffolk Constabulary, in conjunction with rural organisations, has demonstrated the potential consequences for offenders who are caught hare coursing.
The force has warned that strong action against those involved in the illegal activity will be taken, with one potential outcome that any vehicles used could be crushed.
Anyone convicted of the offence can also receive a fine of up to £5,000 by a magistrates’ court.
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New survey aims to put end to barbaric hare coursing
2 March 2021 |
The survey is asking farmers for evidence as the crime continues to plague rural areas
Farmers are being asked to confidentially share evidence of the real prevalence of hare coursing amid fears the crime is significantly underreported.
The Yorkshire Agricultural Society (YAS) has launched the survey in collaboration with the National Rural Crime Network, NFU and the Country Land and Business Association (CLA).
The barbaric act of hare coursing continues to plague rural communities across the country, the groups warn.
In some cases, online betting is believed to fund these criminals who are linked with other serious organised crime in both rural and urban areas.
Farmers and landowners are being asked to respond to a nationwide survey on hare coursing amid concerns about the significant underreporting of incidents.