Man arrested as police respond to hare coursing reports across Hampshire

One of the vehicles was found on its roof on a byway in the Cliddesden area. Credit: Hampshire Police

Police officers responded to reports of hare coursing last night (21 September) across Hampshire.

The first incident occurred in Clanfield – police received a call at 6.10pm to reports of hare coursing taking place in land off North Lane. Police attended and located a man with a Lurcher.

The 35-year-old was subsequently arrested on suspicion of trespass with intent to search for or pursue hares with dogs. The man remains in custody at this time.

Later that night, police received a call at 10.53pm of two 4x4 vehicles trespassing on land in the Woodmancott area of Rural Winchester.

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Officers attended and the vehicles were located by the Dog Unit, before failing to stop for police.

One of the vehicles was subsequently located on its roof on a byway in the Cliddesden area. The occupants had since left the area, leaving behind a Lurcher dog.

A dead hare was found next to the vehicle. Police seized the vehicle, the dog, and some suspected cannabis found in the vehicle.

Enquiries remain ongoing.

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