“Three men have been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after Humberside Police executed warrants on their addresses in Howden this morning (Thursday 24 October).

The men are suspected of being involved in hunting wildlife with dogs. They have been taken to a police station for questioning.

The intelligence-led operation involved officers from the RSPCA’s special operations unit and from Humberside Police.

Eight dogs and two hares were seized by police and placed in RSPCA care. A number of items of hunting paraphernalia including lamps and nets were also seized.

RSPCA special operations unit chief inspector Ian Briggs said: “Where we have evidence that offences have taken place we will take action to bring the individuals involved before a court.”

Author: Leanne Plumtree

Source: RSPCA

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