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Three Males Charged Following Hare Coursing Incident

On 30th November 2022, Police were alerted to an incident of Hare-coursing in the Brinklow area. With the assistance of other departments, 3 x males were arrested, 3 x dogs seized, and 1 x vehicle seized.
The follow on investigation was conducted by RCT officers and on 15th February the 3 males were charged with offences under the Hunting Act 2004 and Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Act 2022.
All 3 males are due to appear at Warwickshire Magistrates Court on 17th March.
If you are aware of any type of wildlife crime it is important to report to the Police so that it can be investigated.  This can be done either online at www.warwickshire.police.uk or by calling 101.  If the crime is in progress call 999.