Car 'involved in poaching' in Leeds found abandoned as police issue appeal

Police are searching for the owners of a 4x4 vehicle used in suspected poaching in Leeds.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Jan 2019, 14:27 BST
Updated 8th Jan 2019, 10:18 BST
Police issued an appeal following a pursuit and finding this vehicle abandoned. Photo: West Yorkshire PolicePolice issued an appeal following a pursuit and finding this vehicle abandoned. Photo: West Yorkshire Police
Police issued an appeal following a pursuit and finding this vehicle abandoned. Photo: West Yorkshire Police

West Yorkshire Police issued these images of a car which was found abandoned in woods after it failed to stop for police and officers gave chase.

The car is suspected to have been involved in poaching and causing damage to green spaces in Temple Newsam, Leeds.

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-> The criminals jailed at Leeds Crown Court in December and whyPolice said the car is 'awaiting a forensic examination' and are appealing for anyone who may recognise the vehicle to come forward with information.

Police issued an appeal following a pursuit and finding this vehicle abandoned. Photo: West Yorkshire PolicePolice issued an appeal following a pursuit and finding this vehicle abandoned. Photo: West Yorkshire Police
Police issued an appeal following a pursuit and finding this vehicle abandoned. Photo: West Yorkshire Police

A spokesman said: "The vehicle in this image failed to stop for police and made off at speed.

"A short time later an officer from the Off Road Bike Team found the vehicle abandoned.

-> The new laws coming into force in 2019 and how they will affect you"The vehicle is suspected of being involved in poaching and of causing damage to various greenways around Temple Newsam.

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"It is currently awaiting a forensic examination and enquiries are ongoing.

"Can anyone with any information regarding this vehicle or any other antisocial vehicles please contact West Yorkshire Police on 101"