Warning from police ahead of hare-coursing season
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“Don’t come hare coursing in Cambridgeshire” is the message from Cambridgeshire police as they look to clamp down on the activity.
According to police, hare-coursing season traditionally starts in September and combating it will be a priority for the county’s rural crime action team.
Those caught hare coursing could face a criminal behaviour order, seizure of vehicles and other property, a fine and a driving ban.
Hare coursing causes damage to crops, harms animal welfare and threatens the rural economy.
Officers will be conducting regular patrols in areas known to be targeted by coursers and will be providing a swift response to reports from the rural community.
In addition to this, signage will be placed in previously targeted areas to assist prosecution and ensure people are aware the activity will not be tolerated.
Residents in rural areas in Huntingdonshire are urged not to confront people hare coursing, but to report ongoing incidents by calling 999.
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Chief Inspector James Sutherland said: “Our message is simple – don’t come coursing in Cambridgeshire. Driving hare coursing out of the county is a priority for the Rural Crime Action Team and we will do all we can to catch those responsible and bring them to justice.”
