Car seized after reports of hare coursing

Car seized after reports of hare coursing

Dear Resident,

On Friday afternoon, we received a call reporting suspected hare coursers in Guyhirn.

The vehicle involved was spotted driving dangerously in the Peterborough and Whittlesey area, reaching speeds of up to almost 100mph! 

Neighbourhood officers, traffic officers and rural officers worked together to locate the vehicle, and later found it abandoned in a field near to Ramsey Road, resulting in it being seized.

Thank you to all those who called us to report the behaviour.

Hare coursing remains a priority for the force, and we will continue to target offenders, work closely with our rural communities, and respond to help protect our countryside.

Signs to look out for are:

🚗Vehicles parked in or near fields, gateways or tracks

👥Groups of people with lurcher-type dogs

🐕Dogs being released to chase hares across farmland

🌾Damage to crops, fences, or land

👀Suspicious activity in rural areas

If you see anything suspicious, please report it to us by calling 101 or online. If a crime is in progress, or someone is in immediate danger, always dial 999.

Kind regards,