Five arrested for hare coursing in Essex

Four men and a woman have been arrested

Author: Rosa BownPublished 18th Feb 2025
Last updated 18th Feb 2025

Five people have been arrested on suspicion of hare coursing in the Danbury area.

The Rural Engagement Team and a police helicopter, were deployed after they received reports of hare coursing on Saturday afternoon.

Four men aged from 28 to 68, and a 37 yr old woman were all arrested on suspicion of trespass with intent to search for or to pursue hares with dogs.

They have all been released under investigation.

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