The traditional Boxing Day hunt in Lewes turned contentious this year, as scuffles broke out among spectators on Lewes High Street, near the Crown Court. A significant number of people, comprising both supporters and opponents of the hunt, gathered, creating a palpable tension in the air.
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The event showcased hounds from the Southdown and Eridge Hunt, with a parade of horses and riders traversing the High Street. The atmosphere was charged with mixed emotions, as the crowd’s cheers and boos reflected the community’s deep divide over the hunting tradition.