Walters was attacked while monitoring a hunt, with Birney approaching his car, snatching his sunglasses, and punching him twice, only stopping when others intervened.
Marc Birney was subsequently convicted of assault by beating and fined a total of £920, which includes compensation for Walters and other costs.
PC Chloe Gillies from the Rural Crime Team expressed disappointment with Birney’s sentence but acknowledged his conviction for the unprovoked attack on Walters.
The case highlights the ongoing tensions between hunt saboteurs and hunt participants, underlining the unacceptable nature of violent confrontations.
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