£1,641 court bill for hare coursers caught in Whaplode St Catherine

Two hare coursers caught in Whaplode St Catherine have been fined a total of £1,641.

Philip Marsh (44), of Ramsbottom, in Lancashire, and Denny James Loveridge (36), of Slough in Berkshire, were convicted by Boston magistrates of trespassing in the pursuit of game on October 21, 2015.

Marsh, who appeared in court in person, was fined £903 and Loveridge, who was found guilty in his absence, was fined £738.