Essex Police seizes vehicle suspected to be related to hare coursing

Essex Police’s rural engagement team has been patrolling rural areas of the Maldon District for hare coursing, which is the illegal, competitive pursuit of hares.

On Monday, the police arrested an individual suspected of entering a building as a trespasser and attempting to steal a vehicle.

An allegation of burglary has been made, and the force said they will continue to investigate this matter and review all relevant evidence.

Essex Police has also seized a vehicle for having no insurance, which is additionally suspected to be linked to wildlife crime such as hare coursing.

Engagement - Officers visited Tollesbury Primary School on the same day (Image: Essex Police)

On the same day, the team had been engaging with schools and the wider community, including a visit to Tollesbury Primary School in the afternoon where officers delivered a presentation on online safety and harmful substances.

A spokesperson said: “We had some great conversations with the pupils and hope to have built some positive relationships”.