Pair arrested after police called to reports of men hunting wild animals with dogs in Derbyshire

Two men were arrested and their dogs were seized after officers attended reports of wild mammals being hunted in Derbyshire.
By Tom Hardwick
Published 10th Apr 2024, 10:29 BST
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On Tuesday, April 9, the Derbyshire Rural Crime Team (DRCT) were called to reports of two males suspected to be hunting wild mammals with dogs in the Morley area.

A DRCT spokesperson said: “Thanks to the information from the witnesses and effective response of the team, two males were arrested and their dogs and vehicle seized.

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“The suspects were interviewed during the night and have been bailed pending further enquiries. One of the men was remanded in police custody for unrelated offences.

Two men were arrested by DRCT officers.Two men were arrested by DRCT officers.
Two men were arrested by DRCT officers.

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“A big thanks to the witnesses yesterday and anyone that ever gets in touch and provides us information in support of what we do. The team cannot be everywhere and information from members of public is vital in our fight against rural and wildlife crime.”