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Judge Attacked: Dog Owner's Racist Rampage
22 Oct
Summary
- Owner drove van into show ring after dogs were disqualified.
- She hurled racist slurs at the judge, calling her names.
- The dangerous driver received fines and a driving ban.
Marianne Hunter, 63, caused chaos at the Snooty Fox charity dog show in Narberth, West Wales, on June 1, 2025. After being informed that her dogs could not enter two categories at the same time, Hunter became enraged and launched a racist verbal attack on show judge Tracey Hodges, calling her a "Welsh c***".
Hunter then drove her white Ford Transit van into the show ring, colliding with a participant while children were playing nearby. Her husband intervened and took the keys to prevent further escalation. The incident occurred at an event that was raising money for the Welsh Air Ambulance and other local causes.
Appearing at Haverfordwest Magistrates' Court, Hunter, a business manager with Public Health England, pleaded guilty to racially aggravated intentional harassment. She was found guilty of dangerous driving. Hunter was fined a total of £3,791 (£2,676 for dangerous driving and £1,115 for harassment) and received a 12-month driving ban.
She must also pass an extended driving test before she is permitted to drive again. Hunter, from Kent, had previously achieved success at Crufts with her lurcher, earning a green rosette for a good citizen training award.
