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ONE person has been arrested following an incident of hare coursing in Oxfordshire, Thames Valley Police revealed.
Officers seized a vehicle in West Berkshire yesterday following reports of the illegal activity in Wantage on Sunday.
The occupant was arrested, charged with driving offences and issued a fine for breach of Covid-19 legislation during the third national lockdown.
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The arrest follows a warning to Oxfordshire residents about hare coursers taking advantage of lockdown.
Members of the public are urged to report any suspicious activity via TVP’s online form or by calling the non-emergency number 101.
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