Fox hunting group avoid court with ‘secret’ police deal

It started with a court order, but ended with an out-of-court deal.

For years, the Warwickshire Hunt had been the subject of repeated complaints about antisocial behaviour.

But when they appealed police attempts to control them and their hounds, the court case was dropped and instead a secret protocol was agreed between the hunt and the force.

Warning: This report contains images right from the start that some may find distressing.