Seven people have bee arrested, with one due in court, after reports of an affray when a hunt met in Lewes on Boxing Day yesterday (Tuesday 26 December).
Sussex Police said today: “Seven people were arrested following reports of affray at a Boxing Day hunt parade in Lewes on Tuesday (26 December).
“Five people – two women aged 24 and 26 and three men aged 35, 38 and 52 – were all later released without further action and a 49-year-old man was given a community resolution.
“Cainin Woodhead, 53, of The Saffrons, Burgess Hill, was charged with using threatening behaviour with intent to cause fear or provoke unlawful violence.
“He is due to appear at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 1 February 2024.”
