CCTV appeal after two men seen illegally hunting rabbits near popular Peak District beauty spot
“Two males were reportedly seen digging holes in the area and placing ferrets into them to hunt rabbits without permission.”
Derbyshire police have issued an appeal for information following an alleged poaching incident in the Peak District.
The incident took place at around 11.45am on Sunday, October 18, in the Peak District, near the Dove Dale Stepping Stones.
Two men were reportedly seen digging holes in the area and placing ferrets into them to hunt rabbits without permission.
Derbyshire Rural Crime Team (DRCT) have now issued a CCTV appeal in connection with the incident and launched an appeal for the public’s help.
A DRCT spokesperson said: “We are appealing for information to help identify two males who may be able to assist us with enquiries into an alleged poaching incident in Derbyshire.
“Two males were reportedly seen digging holes in the area and placing ferrets into them to hunt rabbits without permission.
“The location is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), and the activity is alleged to have taken place without permission.
“We would particularly like to speak to the male pictured, along with the second male he was with, as they may be able to assist with our enquiries.
“Even the smallest piece of information could help with our enquiries.”
Anyone who can recognise the person pictured is asked to contact DRCT using one of the following methods and quote crime reference number 26*685268:
Website – use the online contact form; or phone – call 101.
You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.