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Five men charged and convicted for hare coursing offences in Hampshire

Police said it was the first time they were able to use new powers under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 for hare coursing offences

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Hampshire Police said five men had been caught hare coursing in Hampshire back in January
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Hampshire Police said five men had been caught hare coursing in Hampshire back in January

New legislation has helped Hampshire Police to secure the convictions of five men for hare coursing offences. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary (HIWC) said it was the first time it had secured...

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