25thMay 2022
Police and the RSPCA executed six warrants in Lancaster this morning.
Two men have been arrested in connection with alleged deer and animal welfare offences.
Lancashire Constabulary’s West Rural Task Force and officers from the RSPCA raided six properties in Lancaster this morning (May 25). The warranted were executed under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
Police said two males were arrested in connection with their investigation and they remain in custody for questioning. Their ages and identities have not been disclosed.
Enquiries into the alleged offences are ongoing. Lancs Rural Police issued a brief statement on their Facebook page this afternoon to update the public.
A spokesperson said: “A joint operation between West Rural Task Force and the RSPCA has culminated in the execution of 6 warrants in Lancaster this morning under the animal welfare/deer act. 2 males have been arrested.
“Enquiries are ongoing and we will update you with the outcome when possible.”
https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/lancaster-homes-raided-arrests-made-24062839
Good that the police are taking animal cruelty cases seriously, hope these evil scum get prosecuted, pity they don’t do the same with the filthy hunting parasites.