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Farmer threatened with catapult during hare coursing incident

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Constabulary has said it expects to see a rise in hare coursing incidents over the next few weeks

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"Hare coursing not only involves the poaching of hares, but often sees significant damage caused to the farmland by individuals and vehicles trespassing, in addition to intimidation and threats of violence towards landowners."
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"Hare coursing not only involves the poaching of hares, but often sees significant damage caused to the farmland by individuals and vehicles trespassing, in addition to intimidation and threats of violence towards landowners."

Police in Hampshire have provided advice to farmers and landowners after recent incidents of hare coursing in the county. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said it has received details of several...

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