POLICE make four arrests in connection with a poaching investigation in South Lakeland and Furness.

South Lakes Police made the arrests at the weekend and the dogs were put into temporary kennels.

A spokesman said: "Busy night for South Lakes Proactive. Four males arrested near to Crooklands who we suspect are involved in poaching in the South Lakes and Furness area.

"Vehicle seized as un-roadworthy and the dogs put into temporary kennels."