West Midlands Police Constabulary

Documenting reported incidents and demanding accountability for illegal hunting activities within the Metropolitan Police Constabulary area.

A total of 37 incidents have been reported in the West Midlands Police Constabulary region since January 2023.

Incidents in the West Midlands Police Constabulary Area.

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Incident

Quad bikes photographed without proper license plates

Reported by

AAF Midlands 

Location

Market Bosworth

Hunt

The Quorn

Date

26/12/2024

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Incident

Quad bikes photographed without proper license plates

Reported by

AAF Midlands 

Location

Market Bosworth

Hunt

The Quorn

Date

26/12/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bikes photographed without proper license plates

Reported by

AAF Midlands 

Location

Market Bosworth

Hunt

The Quorn

Date

26/12/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bikes photographed without proper license plates

Reported by

AAF Midlands 

Location

Market Bosworth

Hunt

The Quorn

Date

26/12/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bikes photographed without proper license plates

Reported by

West Midlands Hunt Saboteurs 

Location

Batsford Estate, Lower Lemington

Hunt

Warwickshire Hunt 

Date

24/02/2023

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Incident

Quad bikes photographed without proper license plates

Reported by

West Midlands Hunt Saboteurs 

Location

Shennington House 

Hunt

Warwickshire Hunt 

Date

24/02/2023

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Incident

Quad bikes photographed without proper license plates

Reported by

West Midlands Hunt Saboteurs 

Location

Shuckburgh Hall 

Hunt

Warwickshire Hunt 

Date

02/02/2023

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Incident

Quad bikes photographed without proper license plates

Reported by

West Midlands Hunt Saboteurs 

Location

Shuckburgh Hall 

Hunt

Warwickshire Hunt 

Date

02/02/2023

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Incident

Quad bikes photographed without proper license plates

Reported by

West Midlands Hunt Saboteurs 

Location

Alscot Park, Atherston on Stour

Hunt

Warwickshire Hunt 

Date

14/01/2023

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Incident

Quad bikes photographed without proper license plates

Reported by

West Midlands Hunt Saboteurs 

Location

Ray Randerson Carpets, Avon Dassett

Hunt

Warwickshire Hunt 

Date

09/01/2023

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Incident

Quad bikes photographed without proper license plates

Reported by

West Midlands Hunt Saboteurs 

Location

Upton Estate

Hunt

Warwickshire Hunt 

Date

26/12/2022

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Incident

Quad bikes photographed without proper license plates

Reported by

West Midlands Hunt Saboteurs 

Location

Fulling Mill, Broughton 

Hunt

Warwickshire Hunt 

Date

02/11/2022

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Incident

Quad bikes photographed without proper license plates

Reported by

West Midlands Hunt Saboteurs 

Location

Horton & Ratley 

Hunt

Warwickshire Hunt 

Date

19/10/2022

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Incident

Quad bikes photographed without proper license plates

Reported by

West Midlands Hunt Saboteurs 

Location

Barton-on-the-Heath 

Hunt

Warwickshire Hunt 

Date

12/10/2022

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Incident

Quad bikes photographed without proper license plates

Reported by

West Midlands Hunt Saboteurs 

Location

Barton-on-the-Heath 

Hunt

Warwickshire Hunt 

Date

12/10/2022

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Incident

Quad bikes photographed without proper license plates

Reported by

West Midlands Hunt Saboteurs 

Location

Broomhill Farm, Epwell

Hunt

Warwickshire Hunt 

Date

24/09/2022

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Incident

Quad bikes photographed without proper license plates

Reported by

West Midlands Hunt Saboteurs 

Location

Broomhill Farm, Epwell

Hunt

Warwickshire Hunt 

Date

24/09/2022

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Incident

Quad bikes photographed without proper license plates

Reported by

West Midlands Hunt Saboteurs 

Location

Oxhill

Hunt

Warwickshire Hunt 

Date

23/09/2022

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Incident

Quad bikes photographed without proper license plates

Reported by

West Midlands Hunt Saboteurs 

Location

A242

Hunt

Warwickshire Hunt 

Date

16/02/2022

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Incident

Quad bikes photographed without proper license plates

Reported by

West Midlands Hunt Saboteurs 

Location

Upton Viva 

Hunt

Warwickshire Hunt 

Date

30/10/2021

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Incident

Quad bikes photographed without proper license plates

Reported by

West Midlands Hunt Saboteurs 

Location

Hook Norton 

Hunt

Warwickshire Hunt 

Date

16/10/2021

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Incident

Quad bikes photographed without proper license plates

Reported by

West Midlands Hunt Saboteurs 

Location

Willoughby House 

Hunt

Warwickshire Hunt 

Date

10/10/2021

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Take Action: Demand Accountability

Join us in urging West Midlands Police Constabulary to take action on these incidents and enforce the law. Your voice matters—help ensure hunts are held accountable.

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Use this template to send to your local police constabulary.

Dear Chief Constable [Surname],

I am writing to raise serious concerns about the widespread and ongoing violations of road traffic laws, reckless quad bike use, and the danger posed by out-of-control hunting hounds across [Police Force Region]. These persistent issues present significant public safety risks, disrupt communities, and undermine confidence in law enforcement when clear offences are ignored or unenforced.

The Problem: Recklessness and Lawbreaking by Hunts

For too long, organised hunts have operated with blatant disregard for road safety laws, putting motorists, pedestrians, animals, and property at risk. The most pressing issues include:

1. Quad Bike Law Violations

  • Unregistered and untaxed quad bikes being used illegally on public highways.
  • Quad bikes carrying multiple passengers in unsafe conditions, often without helmets or protective gear.
  • Reckless and dangerous use of quad bikes on roads and footpaths, frequently leading to near-misses or accidents.

2. Road and Traffic Hazards

  • Hunts obstructing roads and disrupting traffic, forcing vehicles into dangerous situations.
  • Hunt participants ignoring highway regulations, failing to control their vehicles properly, or acting aggressively towards other road users.

3. Hounds Loose on Roads – A Growing Danger

  • Hounds being abandoned or left behind, creating hazards for motorists and pedestrians.
  • Dogs running uncontrolled onto roads, leading to accidents, injuries, and unnecessary distress for local communities.
  • Hunts failing to take responsibility for their animals, leaving them to roam unsupervised and at risk.

The Evidence: HuntHavoc.info – Logging the Chaos

A growing body of evidence at HuntHavoc.info documents these repeated offences across the UK, categorised by police force. The database provides clear proof of non-enforcement in cases where hunts have broken the law without consequence.

The Request: Immediate Action and Accountability

I urge [Police Force Name] to take urgent and proactive enforcement action to tackle these recurring issues. Specifically, I request that:

  1. Quad bike regulations be properly enforced, ensuring that all vehicles are legally registered, taxed, and road-safe.
  2. Traffic laws be applied equally to hunt-related offences, with proper investigation and action taken against dangerous driving and road obstruction.
  3. Hound control be treated as a serious safety issue, with hunts held accountable for loose or abandoned dogs on roads.
  4. A clear reporting mechanism be established so the public can report hunt-related road safety violations easily and expect a timely response.
  5. Transparency and accountability measures be introduced to ensure police forces do not grant leniency or preferential treatment to hunting groups.

Hunts are not above the law, and continued failure to act only fuels public frustration and diminishes trust in policing. The dangers posed by reckless quad bike use and out-of-control hounds must be addressed before more accidents occur.

I request a formal response outlining the steps that [Police Force Name] intends to take regarding these matters. Please confirm receipt of this letter and provide a timeline for planned enforcement actions or policy reviews concerning hunt-related road offences.

I look forward to your response and a firm commitment to ensuring accountability, enforcing the law, and protecting public safety.

Yours sincerely,