Hunting has been ‘stopped with immediate effect’ on the Ramsbury Estate near Marlborough.
But the hunt in question says the claims are ‘spurious’
There will be no hunting on the land “for the foreseeable future” after allegations were made against the Vine and Craven Hunt.
A spokesperson for the estate said: 

                      “The Estate became aware of certain allegations made against the Vine & Craven hunt last week. This was following an outing by the hunt on the eastern side of the Estate near Hungerford.

These allegations would be in contravention of the 2004 Hunting Act, and if true would be a very serious matter.

We have spoken to the hunt who strenuously deny any wrongdoing.

If the allegations are proven, then the Law will naturally take its course.

In, light of this, it was decided to stop all hunting for the foreseeable future on Estates land, whether tenanted or not.”

A spokesperson for the Vine & Craven Hunt said: “The Vine & Craven Hunt has always enjoyed a good working relationship with the Ramsbury Estate, as it does with the many other landowners who allow the hunt to conduct trail hunting across their land. 
“We will continue to liaise with the estate to ensure they are fully aware that these are just spurious allegations made regarding our hunting activities and are without foundation. In the meantime, we look forward to continuing to trail hunt in a Covid-secure manner.”
Stefan Persson is the boss of the H&M stores and the Swedish billionaire, owns Ramsbury Estates covering 19,000 acres across Wiltshire and Hampshire.
According to Forbes Persson he is worth more the £15 billion.
The Hunt Saboteurs Association said: “We’re delighted that Ramsbury estate have stopped any hunting with immediate effect but we’re even more delighted at how quick they were to take this action.”
“It shows that land owners are desperate not to become embroiled in the police investigation and public outcry that’s engulfing the hunting community.
“We look forward to many other large estates denying access to the hunts.”
The Ramsbury Estate is the latest in a growing list of UK landowners to suspend hunting on their land since ITV News revealed that police were investigating the sport.
Forestry England, The National Trust, Natural Resources Wales, United Utilities, the Lake District National Park and The Church of England have all suspended trail hunting and ITV News is aware of other major landowners ready to act.
Last week two councils also moved to prohibit hunting on their land.
Peterbourgh City Council voted to ban Trail Hunting in a move described by the Countryside Alliance as a “dangerous precedent”.
Trail Hunting is where hounds follow an artificial scent often manufactured from the carcass of a fox and it is legal.
Cherwell District Council in Oxfordshire is due to consider a temporary ban on Monday.