Two more people have been arrested two today on suspicion of wildlife offences after a video appearing to show illegal hunting in Wiltshire went viral.

A man and a woman, both aged 25, were arrested this morning on suspicion of hunting a wild mammal with dogs, interfering with badger setts and causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal.

The two suspects have been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries after being questioned over the matter.

This latest development follows the arrest of three men on Friday, February 10, on suspicion of the same charges which relate to video footage appearing to show wildlife offences being committed. 

These three have subsequently been released on conditional bail.

This all followed a video published by ITV News of what appeared to be an illegal fox hunt.

The footage shows people, alleged to be members of the Avon Vale Hunt, dig up a wild den in the countryside and retrieve a fox from it for their hounds to chase after.

Chief inspector James Brain said: “Our investigation into the circumstances of this concerning video footage is ongoing and we are actively pursuing a number of lines of enquiry.

“We continue to appeal for anyone with information that might help our investigation to contact us.”

If you have any information that could help, call the police on 101, quoting log 54230014294.