BBC Points West 9Mar15 - the CPS to re-examine the case of hunt sab trampled by horse

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BBC Points West 9Mar15 - the CPS to re-examine the case of hunt sab trampled by horse

Victim: anonymous

Rupert Nuttall: Joint Master of Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Hunt

Kevin Hill: International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)

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The woman was hurt during the Blackmore and Sparkford Vale Hunt on the border of Somerset and Dorset in August.

The huntsman was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm but the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decided not to proceed with bringing charges.

The CPS is now reviewing the case under the Victims' Right to Review Scheme.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-31804702