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Farmers urged to report suspicious activities after hare coursing reports

Police say information from farms is crucial for tackling these crimes

Alex Black
clock • 2 min read
Farmers urged to report suspicious activities after hare coursing reports

Farmers have been urged to report suspicious activities and vehicles and any crimes in action following recent reports of hare coursing. Hare coursing incidents typically peak in Autumn and Winter but...

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