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Campaign timeline

A record of the investigation, the campaign and every development along the way.

  1. Present

    Hartshead Meats remains open

    Hartshead Meats remains open and operating.

  2. Mid-May 2026

    Joey Carbstrong arrested

    Joey Carbstrong himself arrested by police in connection with the case (devices seized); said he'd seek legal advice and intended to challenge it.

  3. Mid-May 2026

    FSA investigation confirmed

    FSA confirms a full investigation is underway. Tameside Council notes the Environment Agency is also involved.

  4. Early May 2026

    Undercover footage goes viral

    Footage goes viral, sparking social media outrage and in person protests outside Hartshead Meats, drawing international attention.

    Undercover footage goes viral

  5. Early 2026

    Undercover footage filmed

    Undercover footage was filmed inside Hartshead Meats, a beef and lamb abattoir in Mossley, Greater Manchester, and later released by activist Joey Carbstrong.

    Undercover footage filmed

    Animal rights activists Joey Carbstrong and Tarion Partridge outside Sainsbury's Headquarters in London during a protest, February 29, 2024, London, UK, credit: Isabel Infantes / Alamy