THREE men have appeared at Scarborough magistrates’ court on hunting charges.

Jason Marles, 35, formerly of Snainton, but who now lives in Chumleigh in Devon, Sean McClarron, 50, of Snainton, and Damian Readman, 39, of Snainton, were all charged with hunting a wild animal with dogs near Pickering, contrary to the Hunting Act 2004, in November last year.

All three pleaded not guilty to the charges.

A trial was set for September.