Huntsman launches foul-mouthed rant at saboteurs after 'trying to attack them with a metal chain' 

  • The video footage shows man launching a foul mouthed tirade at protesters
  • Allegedly threatened animal rights activists, Beds and Bucks Hunts Saboteurs
  • Narrowly missed female protester's head as he swung a metal chain at them

By Amie Gordon For Mailonline

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Shocking video footage appears to show a hunt member unleashing a furious and violent tirade at a group of animal rights activists.

In the clip filmed during a meeting of the Cottesmore Hunt in Owston, Leicestershire yesterday, an outraged man can be seen launching into the foul-mouthed attack while appearing to swing at protesters with a metal chain.

The video was filmed by the Beds and Bucks Hunts Saboteurs, who claimed a number of attackers used chains and wood as campaigners tried to stop them chasing and killing foxes.

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An outraged man can be seen launching into the foul-mouthed attack while appearing to swing at protesters with a metal chain

An outraged man can be seen launching into the foul-mouthed attack while appearing to swing at protesters with a metal chain

The man can be seen in the footage embroiled in an argument with animal rights activists

The man can be seen in the footage embroiled in an argument with animal rights activists

Police officers were called in to deal with the incident but said no arrests had been made

Police officers were called in to deal with the incident but said no arrests had been made

The video appears to show the man calling one woman a 'ginger b****' and telling them all to 'f*** off'.

A woman nearby was allegedly heard defending the chain-wielding man, sayng: 'little sh**s, look at the state of them'.

Members of the Beds and Bucks Hunts Saboteurs said the man marched out of nearby woods towards the group, saying: 'All of you, yeah. Come on, then'. 

The raging man shouts at one protester: 'I was run over by one of your f***ing mates.'

He replies: 'I wasn't doing anything, mate. Put it down. Put it f***ing down.'

The footage was filmed during a meeting of the Cottesmore Hunt in Owston by the Beds and Bucks Hunts Saboteurs

The footage was filmed during a meeting of the Cottesmore Hunt in Owston by the Beds and Bucks Hunts Saboteurs

Members of the Beds and Bucks Hunts Saboteurs said the man marched out of nearby woods towards the group

Members of the Beds and Bucks Hunts Saboteurs said the man marched out of nearby woods towards the group

Dozens of people race forward to help calm the situation and hold the man back

Dozens of people race forward to help calm the situation and hold the man back

He can be seen throwing the chain around, launching it in front of him

He can be seen throwing the chain around, launching it in front of him

People can be seen shielding their faces as he launches the alleged attack - though it is unclear what it was about 

People can be seen shielding their faces as he launches the alleged attack - though it is unclear what it was about 

The man was said to the square up to another protester in a mask, saying: 'Come on, then. You big hard boy.'  

A spokesman for Beds & Bucks Hunt Saboteurs said: 'Police were called and arrived with five vehicles including a riot van. Statements will be taken and video evidence submitted and we hope for a successful conviction.'

A spokeswoman for Leicestershire Police said: 'Police were called at around 2.50pm to Whatborough Road, Owston, following a report of a disturbance involving a number of people.

'On attendance, a man reported an assault to officers. He did not receive any medical treatment.

'Enquiries are continuing into the incident and no arrests have been made.'

Cottesmore Hunt has been approached for comment.

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