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HSA news release 5th January 2005 Arson attack on anti-hunt campaigner’s van as wave of violence increases. Simon Wright from Pulborough, W. Sussex was awoken at 4am on Mon 3rd January 2005 by an explosion at the garage of his 17th century house. He raced down to find his almost new Citroen diesel van engulfed […]
HSA news release 3rd January 2005 The Hunt Saboteurs Association (HSA) is asking for a public explanation from Essex police as to why officers are failing to act against fox hunters who break the law. In recent weeks there have been a number of serious assaults on saboteurs culminating in a pregnant saboteur being whipped […]
HSA news release 1st January 2005 Old year ‘seen out’ and new year ‘seen in’ at hunts with more attacks on hunt saboteurs. Pregnant Saboteur taken to hospital after violent attacks on hunt saboteurs in Essex Today (1 January) at the Essex Hunt at Woolards Ash, Hatfield Broadoak, a hunt saboteur was taken to hospital […]
HSA news release 28th December 2004 Boxing Day violence and intimidation at South West hunt Hunt saboteurs in Somerset today told how they had to leave the Weston and Banwell Harriers in fear of their lives yesterday (27 December) as the hunt held its traditional Boxing Day hunt near Axbridge on the Somerset levels. One […]
HSA news release 24th December 2004 Windscreens smashed and dead fox dumped in car at Xmas Eve hunt Today (24 December) hunt saboteurs at the Chiddingfold, Leconfield and Cowdray Hunt in West Sussex had the windows on 2 of their cars smashed and a dead fox dumped in the passenger seat of one of the […]
HSA news release 23rd December 2004 Hunt Saboteurs respond to Hunting Act injunction claim The Hunt Saboteurs Association (HSA) has responded to reported claims that the government will not oppose an injunction from the Countryside Alliance to delay the Hunting Act’s implementation, if the Alliance’s proposed High Court case to challenge its passing into law […]
HSA news release 19th December 2004 Hunt violence increases further as ban looms – Attacks in Dorset and Essex Violence against hunt saboteurs is escalating as foxhunters try to prevent disruption of their last 2 months of hunting. A hunt saboteur was ridden down by a rider with the Essex Farmers and Union Hunt at […]
HSA news release 11th December 2004 Saboteur’s wrist broken in attack at Essex Hunt A hunt saboteur was taken to Colchester hospital today (11 December 2004) after his wrist was broken in two places in an attack carried out by a terrierman with the Essex Hunt. The 33 year old saboteur from Essex may need […]
HSA news release 11th December 2004 Revealed – How hunters will try to beat ban The above picture, taken at a joint meet of the Essex Farmers & Union Hunt with the East Essex last Saturday (4 December 2004) reveals how hunters will try to beat a ban on killing wild animals for fun. The […]
HSA news release 10th December 2004 Hunt Saboteurs Association dismisses hunters’ claims of defying ban as ‘lost cause’ The Hunt Saboteurs Association (HSA) today dismissed claims by the Countryside Alliance that hunts will continue to go out in force after the hunt ban comes into effect. Dawn Preston, spokesperson for the HSA, stated ‘What we […]
HSA news release 27th November 2004 ‘You’re all fair game now!’ Hunters show true colours as attacks on hunt saboteurs escalate The Hunt Saboteurs Association (HSA) today called on the Countryside Alliance to reign in their supporters after violent attacks were launched on saboteurs in different parts of the country. Two saboteurs were attacked whilst […]
HSA news release 27th November 2004 Heartless hare coursers condemned for decision to hound wildlife on Valentines Day The Hunt Saboteurs Association (HSA) today reacted to the decision to bring the Waterloo Cup forward in order to avoid the ban on hunting with dogs with condemnation and ridicule. The event is known in bloodsports circles […]
HSA news release 21st November 2004 Saboteurs injured in violent backlash against Hunting ban 3 hunt saboteurs were injured and had to receive medical treatment yesterday (20 November 2004) when they were attacked by a mob of hunt supporters led by 2 red coated huntsmen at the South Devon Hunt meet at Old Langsworthy Farm, […]
HSA news release 14th November 2004 Saboteurs beaten up by terrier men at ‘prestigious’ Midlands hunt Three hunt saboteurs were beaten up by a gang of terrier men at the Atherstone hunt near Shuttington, Warwickshire yesterday (13 November 2004). The incident occurred at approximately 1 p.m. after a small group of saboteurs had successfully prevented […]
HSA news release 31st October 2004 Hunt saboteur knocked unconscious with iron bar as hunt season starts Yesterday (30 October) a group of hunt saboteurs were attacked by a gang of hunt supporters at the opening meet of the Old Surrey, Burstow and West Kent Hunt and one was KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS WITH AN IRON BAR […]
HSA news release 16th Sept 2004 One Days Violence Outside Parliament, Another 18 Months in the Hunting Fields? The violent scenes from pro-hunt protestors outside Parliament yesterday are just a small sample of the violence that will be inflicted on wildlife in the countryside and members of the Hunt Saboteurs Association (HSA). Members of the […]
HSA news release August 25th 2004 £18,500 compensation for hunt saboteur almost killed at cub hunt CICB award after Criminal Justice system fails victims yet again A hunt saboteur has been awarded £18,500 in Criminal Injuries compensation 4 years after he was attacked whilst trying to stop a cub hunt. The award was the outcome […]
HSA news release August 14th 2004 West Yorkshire Grouse Shoot halted …But Saboteurs pay by being assaulted Hunt Saboteurs gathering in West Yorkshire this morning managed to stop a grouse shoot involving over 60 people without a shot being fired and no grouse falling victim to the guns. The shooting party was discovered by the […]
HSA news release July 22nd 2004 Hunt saboteur awarded damages for assault by police A hunt saboteur was awarded damages totalling £1450 in Oxford County Court on Monday 19th July 2004 after a jury found in favour of her claim against Thames Valley Police for assault. The case arose from the 9th December 2000, when […]
HSA news release July 12th 2004 Gamekeepers and police assault hunt saboteurs at home of Tory Peer. Hunt saboteurs in East Anglia today spoke of their ordeal when they were repeatedly attacked by a gang of gamekeepers supporting a minkhunt, thought to be either the Eastern Counties Mink Hounds or the Norfolk Mink Hounds. The […]
