Anti-hunting activist injured in Leicestershire hit-and-run

Police said they were called to a report of a woman being struck by a car in Knossington on Tuesday

An anti-hunting activist has been treated in hospital after she was struck by a car in Leicestershire.

Police said officers were called to Braunston Road in Knossington shortly before 12:00 BST on Tuesday to a report of a hit-and-run crash.

The woman, in her 40s, sustained injuries described by the force as not life-threatening or life-changing.

Leicestershire Police said the driver of the car had been identified and an investigation was under way.

Hertfordshire Hunt Saboteurs said one of its members was "deliberately" hit by a driver on the Ladywood Estate.

The group has posted a video on social media appearing to show the crash.

Det Insp Charles Edwards said: "We're aware of a video of the incident which has been posted online.

"I would ask that people do not share anything that could impact our inquiries.

"However, I would ask anyone who was in the area and saw what happened - or who has footage of the incident or events leading up to and after it - to come forward."