A 39 year old male from Abram, Wigan obviously thought this morning's improved weather was a good opportunity for a spot of illegal hare coursing in Bickerstaffe. He obviously hadn't accounted for our fantastic local residents, or the quick response of your South Rural Task Force. The male was detained, interviewed at scene  and reported for hare coursing, before being left to make his own way home. This was without his vehicle, as we seized that under The Hunting Act. The court will decide the outcome and the fate of this vehicle.  Of note the field the male was detained in had been freshly planted with winter food crops, this is food destined for your tables, so not only is this illegal activity incredibly cruel, it also directly impacts our farming communities hard work growing our food. We are dedicated to protecting our precious wildlife, and targeting criminals who are a blight on our rural communities.   #OpGalileo #yousaidwedid #southrtf #noborders