Man charged in connection with fox hunting report

Police launched an investigation into footage filmed near Hume Castle, Kelso, on December 22.

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A man has been charged in connection with a report of fox hunting in the Scottish Borders.

Police launched an investigation into a video of an alleged fox hunt after campaigners reported the footage in January.

The footage was filmed near Hume Castle, Kelso, on December 22, last year.

Police Scotland confirmed a 28-year-old man had been charged in connection with wildlife crimes.

A spokesperson for the force said: “A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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