TWO people were arrested and two children safeguarded after suspected hare coursing near White Horse Hill in Uffington.
Thames Valley Police also seized six dogs during the incident, near Faringdon, yesterday.
Officers have carried out interviews and an investigation is ongoing.
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The force tweeted several pictures from the scene, where at least four officers and one police vehicle were in attendance.
PcPryor picked up some new crew mates today after suspected hare coursing near White Horse Hill, #Faringdon
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Two arrested and two children safeguarded. Six dogs seized and one inferior 4x4 stuck. Interviews concluded and investigation ongoing.
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Photos show the dogs being taken away in the police vehicle, while a Nissan believed to be belonging to the suspected hare coursers was shown stuck in the deep snow.
Hare coursing involves greyhounds hunting hares by sight, rather than scent, and is illegal in the UK.
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