Police are on the lookout for a group of 30 hare coursers who terrorized villages in Cambridgeshire, causing damage and fear among locals over the weekend.
Cambridgeshire: Over the weekend, a group of about 30 hare coursers caused chaos in local villages. They drove through fields, damaging crops and frightening residents.
These incidents happened in several areas, including Manea and Chatteris. Locals reported that the group drove 4x4s recklessly, even damaging fire engines.
On Saturday, two petrol stations were robbed by large groups. Police are still investigating if these robberies are connected to the hare coursing incidents.
Videos of the hare coursers speeding through fields have circulated online. They were seen yelling and causing destruction during what should have been a quiet weekend.
A public meeting was held in Manea, where about 300 locals shared their experiences. Many described how masked individuals drove through their farms, leaving destruction in their wake.
Farmer Robert Sears witnessed a convoy of 25 vehicles near his home. He tried to confront them but faced aggression instead.
Another farmer, Matthew Latter, had to barricade his family inside their home as around 70 masked men invaded his farm. He called the police multiple times but received no help.
Local leaders expressed concern over the lack of police response. They emphasized the fear and damage caused by the hare coursers.
Residents are left wondering how such chaos could happen without police intervention. They are calling for more action to protect their community.
