Pair charged with wildlife offences for allegedly breaching dog hunting law

A man and woman have been charged with wildlife offences after allegedly breaching a dog hunting law.

The man, 70, and woman, 50, reportedly breached the Hunting With Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 on Saturday January 4 in the Houston area, in Renfrewshire.

Police Scotland said a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

Constable Michelle Williams, of Police Scotland, 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.”