Three people charged with wildlife offences after video revealed

NB: The charges relate to this event at a meet of the Avon Vale Hunt 8th June 2023 Three people have been charged with wildlife offences after a video was circulated online of a fox allegedly being unearthed and attacked by a pack of hounds. Aaron Fookes, 29, of Spye Park, Lacock, has been charged …

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Men charged with hunting offences after hounds kill fox on family’s patio in Norfolk

22nd May 2023 Three men have been charged with multiple hunting offences after a pack of hounds killed a fox on a family's patio. Police officers were called to Hingham in Norfolk shortly after 3.30pm on 20 February after the hunt was captured on CCTV cameras. Footage showed the dogs entering the grounds of the …

Six men fined for cruelty offences at Cheshire slaughterhouse

4th May 2023 The business operator of a slaughterhouse on the outskirts of Chester and six men who worked there have been sentenced for animal welfare offences including, in some cases, causing avoidable pain, distress or suffering to animals. G and GB Hewitt Ltd operates a slaughterhouse at The Abattoir, Huxley, where cattle and sheep …

Man in Bristol arrested over badger baiting and animal cruelty

Avon and Somerset Police also arrested the 28-year-old on suspicion of sett interference, being in possession of a controlled Class B drug and being in possession of offensive weapons. 28th April 2023 A man has been arrested on suspicion of badger baiting along with drugs and weapon offences as part of a joint investigation being …

Two men who used dogs to cruelly hunt wild hares given unpaid work

25th April 2023 Steven McDonald, 38, and Richard Hanratty, 29, previously pled guilty to wildlife offences at Aberdeen Sheriff Court. Two Aberdeenshire men have been sentenced to unpaid work after admitting using dogs to hunt wild hares. Steven McDonald, 38, from Inverurie, and Richard Hanratty, 29, from Bridge of Don, previously pled guilty to wildlife …

Hunt Saboteurs Association 60 this year

Did you know that this year is our 60th anniversary? 🎉 Thanks so much Chris Packham for celebrating with us and for your inspiring words to every hunt saboteur saving wildlife! Check out his message below. 👇