Four men arrested over hare coursing offences

Four men have been arrested and charged in connection with wildlife crime offences.
By Herald Reporter
Published 28th May 2020, 15:14 BST
Updated 28th May 2020, 15:21 BST
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Police received a number of reports of possible hare coursing activity in Stirling, Midlothian, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders between Sunday, March 1 and Wednesday, April 29.

On April 29, officers traced a silver Subaru Forrester with four people and six dogs inside in Kippen, Stirling.

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Four men, aged 28, 29, 44 and 51, have been charged in connection with wildlife crime offences and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

Police were alerted to incidents of hare coursing in Central Scotland. Picture: Michael Gillen.Police were alerted to incidents of hare coursing in Central Scotland. Picture: Michael Gillen.
Police were alerted to incidents of hare coursing in Central Scotland. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Detective Chief Inspector Bryan Burns, of Dalkeith CID, said: “I am pleased those responsible for these cruel acts have been identified and charged and it is a great example of our commitment to tackling wildlife crime.

“Police Scotland, in partnership with other agencies, takes wildlife crime seriously and I would encourage members of the public to call 101 to report any incidents where wildlife crime is suspected.”