Judgment in Tony Wright appeal will be delivered tomorrow

The first huntsman to be convicted under the Hunting Act 2004 will learn tomorrow whether his appeal has been successful.

At 2pm tomorrow (Friday, 30 November) Exmoor foxhounds huntsman Tony Wright will appear at Exeter Crown Court at 2pm for the judgement.

Tony appealed his conviction last year of hunting a wild mammal with dogs to Exeter Crown Court at the beginning of this month

He was found guilty of hunting illegally in August 2006 by Barnstable Magistrates Court in a prosecution brought privately by the League Against Cruel Sports (LACS).

Visit www.horseandhound.co.uk for the verdict.

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