Arrest made following report of deer coursing in Wareham
A member of the public reported watching a male set his dog on a deer on Monday (6 October) night
Last updated 8th Oct 2025
An arrest has been made after Dorset's Rural Crime Team attended a report of deer coursing in Wareham on Monday (6 October) night.
A member of the public reported watching a male set his dog on a deer. The dog reportedly caught the deer and attacked it.
The member of the public challenged them, and it is reported that they responded by making threats to burn down their property.
Officers say it's reported that the deer was able to make good its escape from the dog.
With assistance from Wareham patrol, a male was located nearby and arrested on suspicion of hunting a wild mammal using a dog and threats to commit arson.
They have been interviewed in custody, and bailed with conditions pending CPS charging advice.