TWO people have been charged after allegations of assault and thefts at the Blackmore and Sparkford Vale Hunt.

On Tuesday, September 26 last year, Dorset Police received a report a person had been assaulted and equipment stolen in the area of Load Lane, Hilfield.

Now, a 33-year-old man from the Colehill area has been charged with a theft and assault.

Then, on Tuesday, October 3 last year, police received another report that a person had been assaulted, another had equipment stolen, and a further person was the victim of an attempted theft in the area of Great Head lane, Dorchester.

A 33-year-old man from the Colehill area has been charged with theft and a 34-year-old man from the Poole area charged with assault and attempted theft.

They are both due to appear at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on February 16 and have been released on condition not to attend any hunt-related activity.