Three sentenced for hare coursing offences

Police have warned people not to go hare coursing in Lincolnshire

Three men have been sentenced for hare coursing offences in Lincolnshire.

They pleaded guilty at Boston Magistrates' Court to trespassing with intent to pursue hares with dogs, and being equipped for pursuing hares with dogs.

All three were fined £1,000 and given criminal behaviour orders (CBOs), restricting them from entry into the county with dogs.

PC Phil Mcallister said the men were convicted using legislation introduced in 2022.

“The message is clear and simple: Lincolnshire is not a safe place to come hare coursing," he said.

"The rural community has had enough and are working extremely closely with us to report, record and evidence those committing the offence.

"We are using the most up-to-date technology, vehicles and drones to catch those coming here to commit this barbaric activity and cause damage to property."

The offences took place at Kirton Fen, near Boston, in January and the men were sentenced on 31 July.

Michael Ward, 18, of Charnwood Avenue, Sutton Bonington, Nottinghamshire; Roman Fura, 59, of Dominion Road, Glenfield, near Leicester; and John-Paul Ward, 22, of Abbey Road, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, were each given five-year CBOs and ordered to pay £485 costs and surcharges.

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