A CAR and equipment, which police say belong to a known poacher in the Ribble Valley, Pendle and North Yorkshire have been seized.

The blue Land Rover Defender and poaching equipment were seized in Barnoldswick on Sunday morning following a tip-off from a gamekeeper.

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PC Tony Walsh, of Ribble Valley Police, said a man from Burnley has been reported for poaching.

PC Walsh said: “The male is well known for poaching matters and is a regular visitor to the Ribble Valley, Pendle and North Yorkshire rural areas.

“This male also has access to another vehicle, a red Skoda Fabia hatchback, registration PO51 XRY.

“If you see the Skoda in your area and you believe its occupant is up to no good, ring the police on 101, with the location or direction of travel of the vehicle.”