23-05-2025
Two people charged for hunting with dogs near Glasgow
A man, 70, and a woman, 50, have been snared in connection with wildlife offences under the Hunting with Dogs Act, which came into effect in 2023.
The incident took place near Houston, Renfrewshire, on Saturday, January 4.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 50-year-old woman and a 70-year-old man have been charged in connection with wildlife offences under the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023, following an investigation in Renfrewshire.
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A 50-year-old woman and a 70-year-old man have been charged in connection with wildlife offences under the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023, following an investigation in Renfrewshire. Click here:
— Police Scotland Renfrewshire & Inverclyde (@PSOSRenfInver) May 23, 2025
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"The incident took place in the Houston area on Saturday, 4 January, 2025. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."
Constable Michelle Williams said: 'We will continue to tackle wildlife crime and offences under the Hunting with Dogs legislation by working in partnership with a number of organisations.
"I would urge anyone with concerns about criminality involving wildlife to contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
