An investigation into reports of saboteurs interrupting a hunt near Swindon being dropped has led to renewed debate about fox hunting.

In January, members of the Severn Vale Hunt Saboteurs had the police called on them while they were attempting to stop what they believed was an illegal hunt in Radcot, near Faringdon.

During this incident, beagles were allegedly seen running in an open field.

However, the investigation has now been shelved unless new evidence is brought to light.

This decision has reignited discussions on fox hunting and the role of the saboteurs.

Many are divided on the ethics of hunting and the actions of those who seek to disrupt hunts.

Roy Mcghie said: "They shoot loads more than all the hunts put together."

His comment reflects a common argument that hunting practices may not be as harmful as some critics suggest.

On the opposite side of the debate, David Sterratt replied: "Difference, pest control is not sickos casing a poor animal to exhaustion."

Woodturner Cahill replied: “Hunts are cruel actions led by cruel and inhumane people who enjoy seeing animals suffer for their entertainment."

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