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Shocking footage appears to show a violent clash between hunt supporters and saboteurs.

One man was injured in the altercation which descended into a car chase through some of Cambridgeshire's rural roads.

The North Cambs Saboteur team say they were attacked by supporters of the Fitzwilliam (Milton) Hunt who smashed their cars and injured a member of the saboteur team at Lutton, near Huntingdon.

The hunt says it doesn't condone these activities.

Police are now investigating the incident after North Cambs Sabs reported the clash on February 10.

What police have said

Police are investigating the altercation.

A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire police said "We have been contacted with reports of an alleged incident of criminal damage and assault that happened at about 4.15pm on Saturday (February 10) near Lutton.

"An altercation took place between two groups of people, which resulted in a vehicle being damaged and a man being assaulted. The victim received minor injuries as a result of what happened.

"The incident is being investigated by officers.

"Anyone with information regarding this incident should call police on 101 quoting CF0082500218 or visit www.cambs.police.uk/report . Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org."

What the Fitzwilliam Hunt say

The hunt have said they don't condone the alleged actions.

A spokesperson for the hunt said: "The Fitzwilliam (Milton) Hunt does not condone the type of behaviour that is alleged to have taken place even in the face of extreme provocation. We will of course assist the police with any enquiries.”

What North Cambs Sabs say

The saboteur team say they stopped a hunt at Oakley Hunt in Bedfordshire and then went to check on a known meeting location of the Fitzwilliam Hunt.

They say the video shows members of the hunt smashing the windows of their car, the broken glass then flying into the car injuring the occupants.

(Image: North Cambs sabs)

They claim after a high speed chase the North Cambs Sabs team drove to Peterborough police station to report the incident.

Lee Moon, spokesperson for the Hunt Saboteur Association, stated: “These people are fools because we will never be deterred by acts of violence and in fact it only proves how effective we're being and spurs us on to greater efforts.

"Whether the police decide to act or not, North Cambs Sabs will have the backing of other sab groups to ensure justice is done.”

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