News coverage
Coverage of the campaign and the investigation from local, national and international media.
Manchester Evening News · 6 June 2026
Demonstrators descend on Hartshead Meats for latest in series of protests
Around 100 demonstrators gathered at the Mossley site, with some dressed as cows and sheep, as protests continue following the launch of the FSA investigation.
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The Mill · 22 May 2026
The Tameside slaughterhouse facing down a global army of activists
An in-depth report from inside the protests, as Hartshead Meats becomes the target of a global campaign following the release of the undercover footage.
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Farmers Guardian · 19 May 2026
Undercover slaughter footage leads to investigation at abattoir
The FSA is investigating all slaughter activity at Hartshead Meats after an animal rights activist published undercover footage of the facility's cattle slaughter methods.
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Manchester Evening News · 15 May 2026
Tameside meat plant responds as staff banned after outrage over YouTube videos
The FSA says it immediately launched a full investigation at Hartshead Meats Ltd after video footage was published, and certain individuals have been banned from working with animals at the site.
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The Oldham Times · 15 May 2026
Investigation underway into 'animal cruelty' allegations at slaughterhouse
The FSA confirms a full investigation is underway at Hartshead Meats after footage posted online made allegations of animal welfare violations, with enforcement action already taken at the site.
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Tameside Correspondent · 14 May 2026
Mossley firm at centre of animal welfare row sees action taken
Workers at Hartshead Meats have had their competence certificates suspended or removed as the FSA investigates, while weekly protests continue outside the Mossley site.
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The Animal Reader · 11 May 2026
Joey Carbstrong arrested after new animal cruelty investigation
Activist Joey Carbstrong says he was arrested after releasing footage filmed inside Hartshead Meats, which claims cattle were subjected to excessive electric prod use and inadequate checks for consciousness.
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BBC North West Tonight · 10 May 2026