Maldon police team seize vehicle and find two abandoned dogs

Officers were at the Ernest Doe Show in Ulting yesterday to give crime‑prevention advice, and provided a free tool‑marking service.

Attendance - Essex Police attended the Ernest Doe Show in Ulting (Image: Essex Police)

Police also carried out patrols across rural communities, including Burnham, Southminster and Stow Maries.

While on patrol, the force received information about suspected hare coursing on the Southminster Marshes.

When officers arrived, the suspects made off in a vehicle.

Seized - The seized police vehicle (Image: Essex Police)

Patrol - The officers were on patrol in rural areas (Image: Essex Police)

The vehicle was later located in the South Woodham Ferrers area.

It was seized and will probably be destroyed.

Two dogs were found inside the vehicle.

They were safely removed and are now in the care of Essex Police.

A police spokesperson said they will make sure they both receive the attention, welfare checks, and support they need.

Abandoned - One of the dogs which was abandoned (Image: Essex Police)

If you have information about hare coursing, let Essex Police know at https://esxpol.uk/iEYu2.