Somerset huntsman to stand trial for illegal fox hunting

Huntsman of the Blackmore and Sparkford Vale Hunt Mark Doggrell is due to stand trial at Taunton Magistrates’ Court for illegally hunting a fox with dogs. The trial starts on the 21st January and is expected to last two days.

The alleged incident took place last year on 23rd February 2019 at Charlton Horethorne in Somerset.

The case follows an investigation by Avon and Somerset police based on evidence obtained by Hounds Off and Somerset Wildlife Crime.