POLICE are to take no further action over an alleged assault during a hunt near Knutsford.

A Cheshire Police spokesman said: “On December 29 Cheshire Police received reports of an alleged assault during a hunt in Ollerton.

“A full investigation was undertaken, which included interviewing both parties and witnesses at the scene, and reviewing the unedited video footage in its entirety and the circumstances that led up to it.

“Officers have now concluded their enquiries, and having been reviewed by a senior officer the decision has been taken to take no further action in relation to this matter.”