two slaughtermen from Tom Lang Ltd Abattoir, Ashburton, have had their licences revoked after claims of animal cruelty.

A third employee also received a written warning.

The Meat Hygiene Service (MHS) took action after Animal Aid carried out an undercover operation at the site in the autumn of last year and handed in the footage.

Evidence to support potential prosecutions of the slaughterhouse operator and the slaughterers is being assessed.

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