Message from Cumbria Police
28th November 2025
Police have made a further four arrests as part of an investigation into alleged illegal foxhunting in the Ambleside area.
Cumbria Constabulary, assisted by Dyfed-Powys Police, made the arrests in the Powys area of Wales yesterday.
Enquiries are continuing following an incident believed to have happened during a meet on Saturday November 8 involving the Coniston Foxhounds and Teme Valley Hunt.
A total of 16 arrests have now been made, including those made yesterday.
Three men and one woman were arrested yesterday on suspicion of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal.
Two of the men have been released on bail while enquiries continue. The woman was released under investigation. The other man was released with no further action.
Chief Inspector Lee Skelton, of Cumbria Police, said: “Our enquiries remain very much ongoing in this case and robust action continues to be taken.
“I would use this opportunity to once again encourage anyone who has information that may assist us to make contact.”
Anyone with additional information is urged to report to Cumbria Police online at https://orlo.uk/uPwrH or call 101, quoting incident number 92 of 8 November.
You can also report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.