HUNT THUG ATTACKS PROTESTOR

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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BOXING DAY AND NEW YEAR DISAPPOINTMENT FOR HUNT SUPPORTERS UP AND DOWN THE COUNTRY.

A record low turnout. Hunts packing up. More protestors than supporters. Meets forced away from town centres. Many examples of hunt violence and thuggery. Media already picking up on violent thugs smashing van windows with dead fox. A bad end to a bad year, and an even worse start to another lousy year (we hope!).

One of the more symbolic images of the New Year’s Day meet was a photo of the Cottesmere looking confused and dismayed by the impressive number of people out protesting against their very existence. It’s as if they don’t realise how unpopular they are!

It is this time of year when the hunts go out to beg for money. Not a very good start to 2020 given they’re only making the news for violence, illegal hunting and being banned from traditional meeting places.