Men charged with hare coursing after police chase

"Officers responded to reports of three cars reportedly involved in hare coursing across rural land near Ludgershall in Wiltshire on Saturday."

"The men have all been bailed and are due to appear before Salisbury Magistrates' Court in August."

"Sup Int Conway Duncan, from Wiltshire Police, said the force was committed to tackling these offences."

""We recognise the impact crimes like hare coursing have on our rural and farming communities," he said."

Seven men have been charged with hare coursing offences after police discovered dead hares, lurchers, and suspected poaching equipment in their vehicles. Officers responded to reports of three cars involved in hare coursing near Ludgershall, Wiltshire. One vehicle was stopped after a pursuit, while another was abandoned. The men, aged 18 to 27, have been bailed and are scheduled to appear in court in August. Wiltshire Police emphasize their commitment to addressing hare coursing and encourage public reporting of such incidents.

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