Cumbria Police are appealing for information after a report of illegal fox hunting, alleged to have taken place in Threlkeld.

A report has been made to Cumbria Police that illegal fox hunting took place on December 26, 2020 at Halls Fell Ridge in Threlkeld.

Hunting mammals with dogs is a criminal offence following The Hunting Act of 2004.

Officers of Cumbria Police are encouraging anyone with any information to get in touch.

A spokesperson for Cumbria Constabulary said: “If you have any information about this incident please contact police on 101.”

Alternatively, the public can email 101@ cumbria.police.uk or call CrimeStoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 quoting log 66 of December 26 2020.