A hunt supporter has been arrested for allegedly punching a disabled man protesting a New Year hunt.
A man was arrested on suspicion of “headbutting” and “punching” a disabled man protesting a New Year’s Day hunt in Co Down.
Police have appealed for witnesses to the alleged incident at Darragh Road near Saintfield.
Sergeant Donnelly said: “I would appeal to anyone who witnessed this incident which is believed to have occurred around 11.45am on Wednesday, 1 January to contact police at Downpatrick on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 1234 01/01/20.
“Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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