Three males caught illegally rabbit hunting with dogs in Leeds park

Three men have been caught illegally using two dogs to hunt rabbits on the Temple Newsam estate in Leeds.

West Yorkshire Police's wildlife officers attended the incident at Temple Newsam park on Thursday.

Three males in their twenties were caught hunting rabbits with two Irish Wolfhounds.

They did not have a consent to hunt, therefore a crime was recorded for illegally hunting with dogs.

Anyone with information on the incident should contact 101 quoting crime reference number 13190598298.

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