FORMER City striker Kian Harratt has been hit with a “significant fine” by Huddersfield following his recent court conviction for hare coursing.

The Bantams cut short the 21-year-old’s loan and sent him back to his parent club after he was found guilty by Beverley Magistrates Court.

Huddersfield today revealed they had taken action against the player.

The Championship club released a statement which read: “Huddersfield Town can confirm that B team striker Kian Harratt has been subject to the club’s disciplinary procedures following his recent court appearance and our subsequent internal investigation.

“Kian, who was found guilty of poaching by Beverley Magistrates Court in October 2022, has been issued with a significant fine by the club, and will also take part in extensive educational and community work in due course.

“He has also shown genuine remorse for what he has done, and for bringing the club’s name into disrepute. However, that in no way excuses him.

“Huddersfield Town has dealt with this matter with the utmost seriousness and cannot condone his actions.

“We are extremely disappointed to have one of our players conducting themselves in this manner away from the club, as it sits in complete opposition with our morals.

“In our extensive discussions with him, it has been made abundantly clear to Kian that he must now seize the opportunity to rebuild his reputation and to make amends for this unacceptable situation.

“Kian has now returned to the club from his loan at Bradford City and will train and play with the B team group.”

Harratt made nine appearances for the Bantams but did not start a league game. He scored once against Sheffield Wednesday in the Papa Johns Trophy.

He was playing on loan for Port Vale at the time of the offence in April.