Raging Crufts competitor who drove van into show ring before hurling racist insults at judge after her dogs were barred from contest is fined £4,000
Marianne Hunter, 63, was fined after driving her van into a dog show ring in Pembrokeshire and racially abusing a judge who had barred one of her lurchers from competing in two categories. The incident, at the family event in Narberth, knocked over a participant and happened while children were nearby; the court heard her husband removed the van keys to prevent the situation worsening.
Hunter admitted racially aggravated intentional harassment and was found guilty of dangerous driving. She was fined £2,676 for dangerous driving and £1,115 for harassment, received a 12-month driving ban and must pass an extended driving test before driving again. She had travelled 270 miles from Kent to attend the show, which offered £100 prizes for champions.
In short
- A dog show competitor drove into the ring after her entry was refused.
- She racially abused the judge and knocked over a participant.
- She was fined £3,791 and banned from driving for 12 months.