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Gloucester man arrested over badger cull 'assault' | Gloucester man arrested over badger cull 'assault' |
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault by officers policing the badger cull in Gloucestershire. | A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault by officers policing the badger cull in Gloucestershire. |
The man, aged 38 and from the Gloucester area, was held near Tirley in the cull zone on Thursday evening. | The man, aged 38 and from the Gloucester area, was held near Tirley in the cull zone on Thursday evening. |
Gloucestershire Police would not confirm what involvement the arrested man had in the badger cull saying they "do not identify groups". | Gloucestershire Police would not confirm what involvement the arrested man had in the badger cull saying they "do not identify groups". |
The badger cull in Gloucestershire and Somerset aims to kill 5,000 badgers in a bid to control TB. | The badger cull in Gloucestershire and Somerset aims to kill 5,000 badgers in a bid to control TB. |
Defra has not confirmed how many of the animals have been killed so far by marksmen. | Defra has not confirmed how many of the animals have been killed so far by marksmen. |
The force added that the alleged assault followed a disagreement, and no-one was seriously injured in the incident. | |
The arrested man was bailed by police until 4 November. |
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