Police Scotland on the hunt for men after reports of hare coursing

Police are investigating a report of hare coursing in Moray.
By Scotsman reporter
Published 4th May 2020, 09:42 BST
Updated 4th May 2020, 09:43 BST

Police are investigating a report of hare coursing in Moray.

They are appealing for information after a number of men were seen in the Dipple area with two large greyhound-type dogs sometime between 7pm and 8pm on Thursday April 30.

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The men were seen leaving the area, near Fochabers, in a silver Mercedes C230 car.

Police are appealing for information after a number of men were seen in the Dipple area with two large greyhound-type dogs sometime between 7pm and 8pm on Thursday April 30.Police are appealing for information after a number of men were seen in the Dipple area with two large greyhound-type dogs sometime between 7pm and 8pm on Thursday April 30.
Police are appealing for information after a number of men were seen in the Dipple area with two large greyhound-type dogs sometime between 7pm and 8pm on Thursday April 30.

Hare coursing involves the chasing and hunting of hares with dogs. Police are appealing for information.

PC Hannah Haywood, from Buckie police station, said: "We have been carrying out inquiries in the area following reports of this crime and are asking for anyone with further information to please come forward.

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"This includes whether you saw the activities take place, or saw such a car in the nearby area on Thursday evening."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident 3131 of April 30 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.