After being involved in anti-social behaviour linked to hare coursing across Fenland last year, 22-year-old Jimmy Lee has been handed a court order which covers seven different counties and states he must:
- Not be in possession of, be in control of, or be in the company of any dog on private land without the owner’s written permission
- When in possession of, in control of, or in the company of any dog, it must be on a lead
- Not be in a vehicle with any dog, whilst outside of a five-mile radius of his home in Devon or his mobile home when working away, unless for a pre-arranged veterinary appointment
- Not be in possession of a catapult or shot, such as ball bearing, and/or an air weapon or any part of an air weapon, in a public place
You can read more about it on our website.
PC Pete Mills, from the force’s rural crime action team, said: “We use these warnings as a way to impose conditions on individuals and give them the chance to stop the behaviour. If they fail to do so, further action can be taken through arrests and putting them before the courts.
“The force is committed to tackling hare coursing, and we will continue to work closely with our rural communities and respond to reports.”
Anyone who witnesses hare coursing should report it immediately by calling 999. Information about suspicious vehicles, trespassers, or any other concerns can be reported on 101 or online.
