Police Seize Dog Left Behind by Fleeing Poachers in Lancashire

A dog was seized by police in Lancashire after it was abandoned during a pursuit of poachers. The officers pursued the group, believed to be engaged in the poaching of hare and deer, across fields situated in the Ballam Road area of Lytham on Saturday evening. This action followed an alert from a local farmer. According to Lancashire Police, the individuals escaped in a Subaru vehicle, but in their hurried departure, they abandoned one of their dogs. The force has requested that anyone with information come forward. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas to northwest.newsonline@bbc.co.uk and via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.