Hunt saboteur brutally beaten and 'left to die' for trying to protect animals

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For all the latest news from in and around Bolton, sign up for the free MyBolton newsletter A hunt saboteur was brutally beaten and left for dead after confronting a group of badger baiters in Bolton.

The Manchester Hunt Sabs member even had part of his ear ripped off in what has been described as a “disturbing attack”. The 40-year-old was checking on a badger sett in Little Lever when he came across a group of people at around 9pm on Wednesday.

They had two dogs and were digging out the badger’s den. Despite being alone, the anti-hunt group member confronted them to stop them from killing any animals.

The group, armed with shovels, then beat him to the point of unconsciousness. The 40-year-old eventually woke and was able to make his way