Around 100 hunt protesters picketed the constituency home of Prime Minister Tony Blair today.
The pro-hunt campaigners, who are opposing Government plans to outlaw hunting with dogs, gathered outside Mr Blair's home in Trimdon Colliery, Co Durham.
A Durham Police spokesman said they were aware of a protest by pro-hunt supporters.
There were two close protection officers on duty at the back of the Prime Minister's house.
The protesters gathered mainly in a field behind the Blairs' house and at the side of the house in a neighbouring street.
They held up pro-hunting banners and blew hunting horns frequently.
As well as uniformed officers on duty outside their home, there were also two armed police officers within the grounds of the Blairs' house.
Many of the protesters held up banners and placards criticising the Government for considering outlawing hunting.
One banner said: "Are foxes more important than people? Get real MPs."
Another read: "Say no to an unjust law."
The protesters, mostly wearing wax jackets and flat caps, stood quietly outside the Blairs' home while armed police and protection officers kept an eye on the demonstration.
