Seventh man arrested in connection with fox hunting in Ambleside
A series of arrests were made by officers yesterday as part of an investigation
A seventh man has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged illegal fox hunting in the Ambleside area.
A series of arrests were made by officers yesterday (13 November) as part of an investigation into an incident believed to have occurred during a meet on Saturday 8 November involving the Coniston Foxhounds.
All seven were arrested on suspicion of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal and have been questioned by officers.
One of the men was also arrested on suspicion of possession of an unlawful firearm. Those arrested have been bailed, pending further enquiries.
Chief Inspector Lee Skelton, Cumbria Constabulary, said: "Our investigation remains ongoing with numerous enquiries being conducted.
“I would once again encourage anyone who has information which may assist this investigation to please make contact with us.
”Anyone with additional information is urged to report information to Cumbria Police online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it or call 101, quoting incident number 92 of 8 November.