Dogs rehomed after hare coursers abandon them near Peterborough
A number of dogs have been re-homed after hare coursers abandoned them at the weekend near Chatteris.
Police were called on Saturday morning (February 14) following reports of coursing.
While the men had left by the time officers arrived, the dogs had been abandoned.
A Cambridgeshire Police spokesperson said: “It was just after 10:30am on Saturday when we received a call reporting hare coursing near Chatteris.
“The caller described three people with a dog chasing a hare.
“By the time officers arrived, the hare coursers had made off, but they left their dogs behind, who have now been safely rehomed.
“Thank you to everyone who helped us track them down; a few treats certainly did the trick!
“Hare coursing remains a priority for us as a force, and we will continue to target offenders, work with our rural communities, and respond to reports to help protect our countryside.
“If you believe hare coursing is taking place, always call 999.”