Two men charged following assault and theft at Dorset hunt

Two men have been charged following alleged assaults and thefts at the Blackmore and Sparkford Vale hunt.

Dorset Police received a report on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 that a person had been assaulted and equipment stolen in the area of Load Lane, Hilfield.

Dorset Police received another report on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 that a person had been assaulted, another had equipment stolen and a further person was the victim of an attempted theft in the area of Great Head lane, Dorchester.

A 33-year-old male from the Colehill area has been charged with theft and a 34-year-old male from the Poole area has been charged with an assault and attempted theft.

hey are both due to appear at Weymouth Magistrates Court on February 16. They have conditions not to attend any hunt-related activity.