Five men charged after alleged hare coursing event

Four dogs were seized in Beeston St Andrew on Monday

Five men have been charged after a suspected hare coursing event.

Norfolk Police said it was called to reports of suspicious activity on private land in Beeston St Andrew, off the A1270 near Norwich, at about 15:20 GMT on Monday.

A dog was found running loose and four dogs were seized, the force added.

Three men from Norwich and two from Ireland were charged with hunting a wild mammal with a dog.

They were released on bail and were due to appear at Norwich Magistrates' Court on 4 March.