Men arrested and dogs seized following hare coursing allegations

Date published: 10 January 2018


Four men from Rochdale, Bradford and Nelson, Lancashire have been reported for summons on the morning of Monday (8 January), following an allegation of hare coursing in Marshchapel, Lincolnshire.

Later the same day two men were arrested in West Barkwith near Market Rasen. Three dogs were also seized. The men were two of the group that had been reported earlier at Marchchapel. They have been released under investigation.

Anyone who witnessed hare coursing at either of these locations is requested to contact Lincolnshire Police on 101, quoting Incident 184 of 8th January.

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