Saboteurs Assaulted At Hunt Near Saddington

Police are investigating after two men were assaulted while monitoring a hunt near Saddington on Saturday.

One, aged 61, was taken to hospital by officers after it is alleged he was punched in the head and kicked while on the ground.

The second man, aged 26, is also said to have been punched in the face, but did not need hospital treatment.

Both are members of the Northants Hunt Saboteurs group.

Police say enquires into the incident, which took place just before midday, are on-going and are appealing for witnesses.

A spokesman for Leicestershire Police said: “On Saturday a report was received that two people had been assaulted while monitoring a hunt near Saddington.

“Officers attended and two men identified themselves as victims. They expressed a wish to continue monitoring the hunt and an arrangement was made to make further contact.

“However, a call was received a short time later stating that one of the men required medical treatment. He was located by officers, who took him to hospital so appropriate treatment could be provided.

“Inquiries into the incident are continuing and any witnesses are asked to contact police, quoting reference 21*691610.”