A BRISTOL man has been charged with aggravated trespass and common assault following an incident at a Bromsberrow Heath farm, near Ledbury.

The man, aged 30, was arrested Monday evening, September 22, by Gloucestershire Constabulary police officers working under Operation Themis, - the force's response to the pilot badger cull, which is currently going on in the county.

Gloucestershire Constabulary say the aim of Operation Themis "is to deliver our statutory responsibilities which include dealing with any incidents of crime and disorder and ensuring that anyone who wishes to protest peacefully is able to do so."

Officers were called to the farm, which has not been named, at 10pm, following reports of an incident.

The man arrested has been bailed to appear before Cheltenham Magistrate’s court, on Thursday October 23.