Police step up fight against hare coursing in Shropshire
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 20:01 · Archive
West Mercia Police are intensifying efforts against illegal hare coursing across Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
West Mercia Police have launched Operation Snare, a crackdown on illegal hare coursing across Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The force is working alongside Gloucestershire Police as part of joint action against animal poaching and other rural crimes.
During the operation, officers visited 36 farms across the three counties, offering crime prevention advice. They attended two reports of hare coursing or animal poaching in Worcestershire. No arrests have been made for hare coursing, but investigations are ongoing. Officers also carried out bail checks, finding two individuals in breach of night-time curfews.
Inspector Billy Keys from the South Prevention Hub said hare coursing is 'far from a victimless crime', causing significant suffering to wildlife and leaving farmers and rural communities dealing with damaged land, intimidation and anti-social behaviour. Police have noted that offences increasingly involve 4x4 vehicles being driven off-road in an anti-social and dangerous manner while trespassing. West Mercia Police are urging farmers, landowners and rural residents to report suspicious activity to support ongoing efforts to tackle rural crime.
How it is being reported
- Fears grow over Shropshire hare coursing - police step up the fightPolice in Shropshire are stepping up the fight against illegal hare coursingShropshire Star · 13 Nov, 19:36
- 'Far from victimless': Police step up fight against crime blighting countrysideA crackdown on hare coursing in Shropshire has begun across the region to protect wildlife and rural communities.Ludlow Advertiser · 13 Nov, 19:00
In this story: West Mercia Police · Gloucestershire Police · Shropshire · Herefordshire · Worcestershire
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