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Hunt protestors storm meeting
Sep 24 2004
Labour Party members attending a closed meeting were targeted by pro-hunt demonstrators who stormed their gathering, police said today.
Around 100 campaigners assembled at the venue in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, to protest against hunting legislation.
West Mercia Police said a smaller number managed to force their way into the town centre building in Hoo Road and stop the 20-strong meeting of local activists.
A force spokesman said doors and windows were damaged but no-one was injured.
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They were ejected a short time later and, following a peaceful protest, the demonstrators dispersed.
Labour Party members, who were interrupted half-an-hour or so into a meeting which started at 7.30pm, left a short time later.
It was the latest in a string of public protests against the hunting legislation.
There were angry scenes in Warwickshire yesterday when demonstrators surrounded Agriculture Minister Lord Whitty after he made a speech to dairy farmers.
