Lincolnshire Police's annual Operation Galileo launched in Leadenham

Police have warned hare coursing will not be tolerated in the county as they launch their annual operation.

Operation Galileo was launched by Lincolnshire Police at Glebe Farm, Leadenham to tackle the blood sport in which dogs are used to chase and kill hares.

The event was attended by the Lincolnshire Police Rural Crime Action Team, Specialist Operations and representatives from the National Farmers’ Union.