Eight people arrested by Lincolnshire Police following suspected hare coursing

Eight people have been arrested and five vehicles seized following a response to suspected hare coursing.

Lincolnshire Police officers were called at 7.39am today (December 2) following reports of vehicles driving dangerously on the B1192 at Langrick, North-West of Boston.

Supported by the police helicopter and resources from the response, specialist operations and neighbourhood policing teams four men – one aged 22, two aged 24 and another aged 25 — were arrested on suspicion of hare coursing.

The men from Cambridgeshire were arrested just off Holdingham roundabout, near Sleaford.

A further call reporting possible hare coursing at Eastville was received at 11.58am.

A number of resources responded to the report and following some police work, four further people were arrested on suspicion of hare coursing offences.

All eight people remain in police custody.

A Lincolnshire Police spokesperson said: “We have received several other reports of 4x4 vehicles gathering in fields today, in addition to other reports of dangerous driving.

“We are now asking for anyone who has seen any potential incidents of hare coursing, dangerous driving or anything else suspicious in these areas to make contact with us.

“We’re also looking for dashcam footage, in particular on the A17, A52 and A153.”

People are asked to call the police on 101 quoting incident 57 of December 2.