Three hare coursers sentenced after being caught out by a police drone at a farm in Goole

One of the hare coursers had travelled over 140 miles to pursue in rural crime

clock • 2 min read
"I hope this outcome sends a message to those who wish to conduct hare coursing activity that Humberside is a no-go area."
Image:

"I hope this outcome sends a message to those who wish to conduct hare coursing activity that Humberside is a no-go area."

Three men have been handed fines over £1,000 after pleading guilty to hare coursing offences on farmland in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Humberside Police said Joel Miller, 27, of Rhyl, James Callaghan,...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

fg buy and sell
VIEW ADVERT

NEW HOLLAND T6.180DCT

NEW HOLLAND T6.180DCT

VIEW ADVERT
£POA
VIEW ADVERT

2021 NEW HOLLAND T6.145EC

2021 NEW HOLLAND T6.145EC

VIEW ADVERT
£POA
VIEW ADVERT

NEW HOLLAND T6.160EC

NEW HOLLAND T6.160EC

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

More on Rural crime

Parents of young farmer pay tribute to son after his death on-farm
Rural crime

Parents of young farmer pay tribute to son after his death on-farm

Hollie McMurray said her world had fallen apart after the death of her 14-year-old son, Harry Moss, after he died on-farm

Chris Brayford
clock 23 April 2025 • 4 min read
Lib Dems unveil 'countryside copper guarantee' to address rural crime
Rural crime

Lib Dems unveil 'countryside copper guarantee' to address rural crime

Party says current policing methods are a 'disgrace' as it demands Gov do more to address rural crime

Jane Thynne
clock 15 April 2025 • 2 min read
More than two-thirds of farm shops have faced rural crime over past 12 months
Rural crime

More than two-thirds of farm shops have faced rural crime over past 12 months

NFU Mutual said half of those surveyed said they had been a victim of crime on more than three occasions within that same period

Chris Brayford
clock 14 April 2025 • 4 min read