Anti-hunt protesters have denied claims that they drew a dog to its death using a device which creates sounds that attract hunting dogs.

A foxhound was killed by a lorry on the A40 near Ross, close to the Drybrook turn on Saturday, October 10th, during the first meet of the season for Ross Harriers.

A spokesman for West Mercia Police confirmed that they were called at 11.59am on Saturday, October 10th, to reports of an RTC which happened on the A40 in Hereford, in which a dog was fatally hit by a lorry.

“The lorry received damage to the front, but no-one else was injured.”

The dog belonged to the Ross Harriers Hunt, which was hunting nearby and was being disrupted by the Three Counties Hunt Saboteurs Association.

Supporters of the hunt, and protesters have made comments and accusations against both sides on social media.

A member of the Three Counties Hunt Saboteurs group contacted the Ross Gazette to say that they had arrived at the scene after the hound had been killed. She said that they had not had anything to do with it being on the road at the time.

The spokesperson said that they saw the lorry and spoke to the driver, this meeting was recorded and can be viewed on the Three Counties Hunt Saboteurs Facebook page.

The Master of Ross Harriers, Simon Dunn told the Ross Gazette:?“We are aware of allegations concerning a road traffic accident on Saturday. We are also aware that the Hunt saboteurs present have admitted to having a ‘gizmo’ (which creates specialist sound designed to attract hounds to them) with them on Saturday. We understand that investigations are continuing on this matter and therefore it would be inappropriate to comment any further.”

Officers have spoken with witnesses to establish what happened, but were not aware of any independent witnesses to the incident. However the police have seen comments on social media from people claiming to have witnessed the incident, and even filming it on a dash cam. PC Barradale-Smith said that in light of claims that there is evidence which should be investigated, anyone with information should contact him via 101.