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.
A 33-year-old male from the Colehill area has been charged with theft and assault.
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.
A spokesperson for Dorset Police Rural Crime Team said: "After a detailed investigation into reports of assault and thefts at the Blackmore and Sparkford Vale hunt; we can now confirm that we have charged two people.
"They are both due to appear at Weymouth Magistrates Court on February 16. They have conditions not to attend any hunt-related activity."
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