11th June 2026
Message from Shropshire Wildlife Monitors
Two members of Shropshire Wildlife Monitors attended Telford Magistrates’ Court today following an incident in August 2024, which one monitor was assaulted while carrying out lawful monitoring activities.
Paul Larby, a huntsman with the Albrighton Hunt, was found guilty of common assault. Phillipa Ward, a whip with the Albrighton Hunt, had previously pleaded guilty for common assault and attended court for sentencing.
These proceedings have resulted in two convictions arising from the assault of a Shropshire Wildlife Monitor.
Both defendants were fined and now have criminal convictions recorded against them.
This outcome sends a clear message that violence and intimidation directed towards those engaged in lawful wildlife monitoring will have consequences and will be dealt with through the courts.
Should have gone to prison most of these toffee nosed gits can afford fines it means nothing to them and they will be breaking the law again with a short time this is why scum like this need locking up. They should have their guns and dogs taken off them lets face it why do they need packs of dogs?????????Its against the law.