Two men arrested in Lancaster over animal welfare offences

Two men have been arrested in connection with alleged deer and animal welfare offences.
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A joint operation between Lancashire Constabulary's West Rural Task Force and officers from the RSPCA culminated in the execution of six warrants in Lancaster on Wednesday morning.

The warrants were executed under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

Two men were arrested, and enquiries into the allegations are ongoing.

A Lancs Rural Police spokesman said on their Facebook page: "We will update you with the outcome when possible."