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Four men were arrested yesterday (Wednesday) in connection with an investigation into violent disorder and criminality that occurred across Cambridgeshire on 25 January.
A force-led investigation was launched last month following multiple complaints of hare coursing, criminal damage and dangerous driving in various parts of the county.
Yesterday, Cambridgeshire police were supported by Thames Valley Police in carrying out a number of warrants in the Slough and Reading areas.
A 44-year-old man from Horton, two men aged 19 and 44 from Datchet and a 28-year-old man from Winkfield were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and attending a hare coursing event.
A 40-year-old man from Hungerford, in Berkshire, was arrested in Peterborough this afternoon (Thursday). He remains in custody at Thorpe Wood Police Station in Peterborough.
This takes the number of arrests so far to 11.
Since the investigation was launched, police have also seized several vehicles, as well as hare coursing equipment and electronic devices.
Superintendent Ben Martin, Local Policing Commander for Peterborough and Fenland, said: “We made a commitment to the communities affected by the events last month that we would do all we can to pursue those responsible for the abhorrent criminality.
“I hope our continued efforts to identify people and bring them into custody is providing some reassurance that we are taking this seriously and fully investigating.”
Ten of the men have been released on bail to return to Thorpe Wood Police Station at a later date, with strict conditions:
The four men arrested yesterday also have the below condition:
Anyone with any information and footage that could assist in identifying those involved is asked to email [email protected] or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, by calling 0800 555111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.