Three men that were arrested on suspicion of hunting crimes after a fox was killed by a pack of hounds in a private garden have been released on bail.

A group of dogs entered the garden of a private property in the village of Hingham on Monday, February 20, without permission and killed a fox.

The incident was captured on the home's CCTV cameras, leaving the homeowners "shocked and appalled".

Eastern Daily Press: A pack of dogs killed a fox in a private garden in HinghamA pack of dogs killed a fox in a private garden in Hingham (Image: Submitted)

Two men aged in their 20s from Swaffham were subsequently arrested on suspicion of hunting wild mammals with dogs, criminal damage and having a dog dangerously out of control.

A man in his 60s from the Beccles area was also arrested on suspicion of hunting a wild mammal with dogs and having a dog dangerously out of control. 

All three were taken to Wymondham police station for questioning and have been released on bail while enquiries continue.

Any witnesses or anyone with information should contact Norfolk Constabulary on 101 or email OperationRandall@norfolk.police.uk.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.