Man fined for hunting with hounds in east Cheshire
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A man has been found guilty of hunting wild mammals with hounds in east of Cheshire.
John Finnegan, 39, from Dean Hill, Hayse, Navan, County Meath in Ireland was found guilty of one count of hunting a wild mammal with dogs at Crewe Magistrates Court on 15 August.
He was fined £468.
The charge relates to an incident in Marbury on 26 November 22 where a fox hunted by hounds during a trail hunt. Finnegan was the huntsman at the time.
Superintendent Gareth Wrigley said:
“This is testament to the hard work and tenacity of the officer in the case and the support and expertise of the prosecutor. I’d like to thank both for their dedication and determination to achieve justice in what is a complicated area of law, and I’d also like to thank those who gave evidence that helped to convict Finnegan. It shows the importance of giving evidence and statements in order to successfully prosecute those who break the law.”