DANNY AND BILLY BIBBY CAUGHT IN CAMBRIDGESHIRE HARE COURSING SCANDAL

In a significant crackdown on illegal hare coursing activities, authorities apprehended Danny Bibby, born 22 October 1952, and his son Billy Bibby, born 17 May 1980, both residents of Schole Road, Willingham, Cambridge CB24 5JD. The incident unfolded on the morning of February 12, 2011, when police were dispatched to Ibberson’s Drove in Benwick following reports of suspected illegal activity.

Officers from the rural community action team (RCAT), supported by additional police units and a helicopter, responded swiftly to the scene. Their efforts led to the stopping of two vehicles in the nearby town of Whittlesey, where they made multiple arrests, including that of the Bibbys. The operation was part of a broader initiative to combat illegal hare coursing, a practice that involves the illegal hunting of hares using dogs, often causing significant distress to wildlife and disturbance to rural communities.

Daniel Bibby faced charges related to hare coursing but entered a plea of not guilty. However, after a thorough trial, he was found guilty of participating in this illegal activity. As part of his sentence, Bibby was prohibited from driving for six months, fined £150, and ordered to pay £200 in court costs along with a victim surcharge of £15. Additionally, he received a two-year Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO), which explicitly forbids him from being present on any farmland or private fields within Cambridgeshire while in possession of any lurcher-type dogs. The order also restricts him from being in the company of or associating with anyone who possesses such dogs on farmland or private fields in the county.

Billy Bibby, along with six other men and a 16-year-old boy, was also convicted of hare coursing offences. Billy Bibby was fined £200, ordered to pay £200 in court costs, and a £15 victim surcharge. The other individuals involved, hailing from counties including Dorset, Surrey, and Essex, received similar penalties, including fines and court costs. The authorities also seized and forfeited the two vehicles used during the offence.

PC Simon Page of RCAT emphasized the seriousness of the case, stating, “This case demonstrates that people are willing to come from far and wide to take part in this illegal activity. The ASBO prevents Bibby from being involved in hare coursing, and I would urge anyone who sees him in such circumstances to call police. Those taking part in hare coursing can often have associations with other types of crimes, and we will continue to take it very seriously.”

It is noteworthy that Billy Bibby is also known for running BB Building & Garden Services, a landscaping and paving business, which highlights the diverse background of individuals involved in such illegal activities. The police’s successful operation underscores their ongoing commitment to protecting rural wildlife and maintaining law and order in the Cambridgeshire area.