Five men have been arrested near Ixworth after they were spotted Hare Coursing

A farmer spotted the group and kept officers informed over the phone. Police arrived on scene between Ixworth and Bardwell and found the suspects making off.

They were soon stopped by officers and arrested for Trespassing in the pursuit of game.

NRT5 bury & @NSRAPT arrested 5 males for trespassing in the pursuit of game (hare coursing) today, the farmer kept us informed on the phone while #CCR directed us and BOOM! Located the suspects making off from the scene. #oneteam @RuralPolicingSC @TimSPCC #5inthebin

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— St Edmundsbury Police (@BuryStEdsPolice) November 25, 2020