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Urgent Action Required – Assault on a Hunt Monitor in Little Bentley

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Dear Oliver Stovell PC,

I am writing as a concerned member of the public regarding the recent decision by Essex Police regarding the assault of a hunt monitor in Little Bentley on February 26th, 2025. The victim was out monitoring an illegal fox hunt when they were physically attacked, had their phone forcefully taken and smashed, and suffered injuries requiring medical attention.

While I understand that Essex Police has taken some action, the response—indicating that the perpetrator may receive only a caution and be sent for anger management—is deeply inadequate given the seriousness of the offence. Despite clear evidence, including witness statements and a history of similar incidents involving the alleged perpetrator, this response fails to provide real accountability or deterrence.

The individual responsible for this assault has been identified as Tom Greig, a known hunt supporter with previous allegations of violence against hunt monitors. The victim was acting lawfully, filming from a public road, when they were attacked without provocation. Their phone—used to document potential illegal activity—was deliberately destroyed, and they were physically thrown aside, leaving them injured and shaken.

Hunt monitors play a crucial role in ensuring that illegal fox hunting does not continue unchecked. Yet time and again, those who seek to expose these crimes face intimidation and violence. By failing to pursue more robust action, Essex Police is sending a troubling message: that violence against those who monitor hunting is met with little consequence. A mere caution and anger management referral do not reflect the gravity of this crime or serve as a deterrent to future violence.

We, the undersigned, urge Essex Police to reconsider this decision and take appropriate legal action against the perpetrator. Violence must not be downplayed, and those responsible must be held fully accountable under the law.

I look forward to your response on how Essex Police intends to ensure that such incidents are treated with the seriousness they deserve.

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Urgent Action Required – Assault on a Hunt Monitor in Little Bentley

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