Three arrested near Lancaster on suspicion of hare coursing

Police have arrested three men they suspected of engaging in hare coursing near Lancaster.

Officers from Lancashire Police’s Rural Task Force were out responding to concerns over the illegal practice, and last night (Sunday August 27), three men were stopped in Quernmore and detained.

Evidence was also seized including their car, and the matter will be investigated.

If you have any information on this, you can contact police on 101, quoting log reference 1485 of August 27.

Hare coursing is an illegal activity where dogs are used to chase, catch and kill hares.

It has been banned in the UK since 2004.

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