Hunting with dogs - Hunting Act 2004

Assault on the Fells

Coniston Foxhounds follower
Coniston Foxhounds follower

Police officers in Windermere have release video footage which shows a man being assaulted by a following of the Coniston Foxhounds in an effort to trace the person involved.

On 24 March 2012 at 1:30 pm, a man aged 46 was assaulted whilst out on the fells in the Ambleside area. The footage shows a man lifting a stick to the victim and assaulting him. The victim suffered minor injuries.

Police would like to speak to the man shown and also anyone who was in the area at the time in order to identify the person involved.

If you are pictured or if you recognise anyone, can you please contact Windermere police on 101.

Hunt Details:
Coniston Foxhounds

Source: Cumbria Constabulary