HSA news release 12th March 2005

A Master of the Essex Farmers and Union fox hunt was arrested this afternoon (Saturday 12 March 2005) on suspicion of causing Actual Bodily Harm and Criminal Damage, following a series of threats and attacks on hunt saboteurs and their vehicles.

The hunt had met at the Anchor public house, Runsell Green near Maldon, Essex intending to flush foxes towards guns and shoot them. Hunt saboteurs claim that a rider with the hunt made clear threats, saying "One of you is going to get it today. One of you is really going to get hurt." Hunt supporters attacked saboteurs on several occasions.