An interview with a 12-year-old boy has shed light on his involvement in an investigation surrounding a hare coursing incident. The inquiry was initiated on January 25th following a series of disturbances in the Cambridgeshire Fens that resulted in extensive damage amounting to thousands of pounds. A total of 23 individuals have been apprehended in connection to the unrest and subsequently released on bail under stringent conditions.
Law enforcement officials have disclosed that the young boy, hailing from Solihull in the West Midlands, was also brought in for questioning. The most recent arrests include that of a 38-year-old man from Lutterworth, Leicestershire, who was detained on Thursday on suspicion of engaging in violent disorder and participating in a hare coursing event. On the following day, two men aged 24 and 26 from Cambridge were arrested on similar charges.
All 23 individuals who have been detained during the course of the investigation have been instructed to report back to the Thorpe Wood Police Station in Peterborough come May. Their bail conditions mandate that they refrain from engaging in behaviors such as shouting, swearing, or intimidating others in 12 specified counties spanning across the East of England and the East Midlands.
Stay updated on the latest developments in Cambridgeshire by tuning in to the BBC Sounds platform, and following along on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and X. For more details on this ongoing story, read further on police’s apprehension of four additional suspects in connection to hare coursing activities and the potential risks posed by hare coursing convoys utilizing 4×4 vehicles. A fearful farmer also expresses concerns over the possibility of a hare coursing gang reemerging to cause havoc once again.
