Hunt campaigner Ferry in hospital

It is not known when Otis Ferry will be released from hospital

Pro-hunt protester Otis Ferry is being treated in hospital after contracting viral meningitis.

Mr Ferry, 22, son of Roxy Music frontman Bryan, had a serious headache and temperature, said South Shropshire Hunt, where he is joint master.

He was admitted to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital on Friday.

In May he was one of eight people given an 18-month conditional discharge for bursting into the Commons chamber during a debate on hunting legislation.

Hunt secretary Patricia Cornes could not say what treatment Mr Ferry, from Eaton Mascott, near Shrewsbury, was receiving nor when he would be released.

Viral meningitis is the less serious form of the disease and occurs most often in children.

Those affected tend to recover without medical treatment, according to the Meningitis Research Foundation website.

Most people recover within five days to a fortnight, the website adds, although for some the recovery period can be longer.