Two men convicted of foxhunting in Blandford
The pair have been fined nearly £2,500 following a three day trial
Two men have been convicted of foxhunting in Blandford.
A 34 year old man from the town and 23-year old man from Exford in Somerset were found guilty of hunting a wild mammal with dogs.
It's in connection with an incident at Hod Hill in September 2022, where a fox was chased by hounds during a trail event, led by the Portman Hunt.
The conviction followed after a three day trial at Weymouth Magistrates Court, which ended on Friday (20th September).
The pair have been fined a total of £2,470 between them.
PC Sebastian Haggett, of the Dorset Police Rural Crime Team, said:
“We take all reports of crime against wildlife very seriously and we will seek to prosecute those individuals or groups who commit offences in our rural communities.
“I would like to extend my thanks to the witnesses who gave evidence in this trial as it shows the importance of providing statements and evidence in order to successfully prosecute those who break the law.”