Devon & Cornwall Police Rural Crime Alerts
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Latest Devon & Cornwall Police Rural Crime Alerts
Devon & Cornwall Police
Wednesday 3 April 2024
Trio sentenced for cruelty at Cornwall horse therapy centre
Three people have been sentenced for committing animal cruelty offences at an equine therapy centre in Cornwall.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Thursday 28 March 2024
Devon & Cornwall Police Spearhead Take The Lead Campaign To Combat Livestock Attacks
In an effort to combat the growing issue of livestock worrying, Devon & Cornwall Police have launched the Take The Lead Campaign as part of their support for Op Recall.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Tuesday 26 March 2024
Missing farmer, 21, took own life ‘in panic’ after car crash
A young farmer who went missing after he was involved in a serious crash had taken his own life ‘while he was in a panic’ as he ‘always hated getting into trouble’, an inquest heard.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Wednesday 13 March 2024
Police release image of dog owner after livestock killed on Dartmoor
The sheep-worrying incident happened at Saddle Tor and involved what was described as an Alsatian-type dog
Devon & Cornwall Police
Wednesday 6 March 2024
Police appeal after GPS system stolen from tractor in Devon
Police are appealing for information after a GPS system was stolen from a tractor earlier this week.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Thursday 15 February 2024
Stolen quad bike found by ranger on Woodbury Common
A stolen quad bike has been reunited with its owner after being found on Woodbury Common.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Friday 9 February 2024
Devon farmer devastated after 43 sheep killed by dogs
More than 40 sheep have been killed in a horrific attack by dogs on a Dartmoor farm.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Friday 2 February 2024
Farm equipment stolen after being advertised for sale on a selling site
Police are appealing for information after equipment was stolen from a farm in the Ashburton and Chudleigh area.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Tuesday 23 January 2024
Devon dairy farm ordered to pay out £6,000 after slurry pollution
A dairy farm in Devon has been ordered to pay out thousands after admitting to polluting a nearby stream with slurry.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Monday 15 January 2024
Devon farm fined over £4k for polluting watercourse with slurry
Bycott Farm Ltd of Halberton, Devon, has been fined a total of £4,300 for charges related to polluting a watercourse with slurry.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Thursday 4 January 2024
Fly-tipped waste blocks rural unlit road
A fly-tipper could have caused "a serious accident" when they dumped a fridge, washing machine, oven and rubber tyres on a rural road in Cornwall
Devon & Cornwall Police
Monday 27 November 2023
Devonshire farmer fined after cattle trample dog walker
A Devonshire farmer has been fined nearly £7,000 after his cows attacked a dog walker on a public footpath.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Thursday 16 November 2023
Beef and sheep farmer convicted over animals suffering
A six-month custodial sentence has been given to a beef and sheep farmer who failed to provide suitable care for his livestock and for disposing of livestock carcasses.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Monday 6 November 2023
Appeal for witnesses after spate of farm equipment thefts across North Devon
North Devon farmers asked to review their security after several thefts around Devon
Devon & Cornwall Police
Tuesday 3 October 2023
Police and Crime Commissioners lead campaign to tackle rural crime in the South West
Police and Crime Commissioners across the South West have joined together to lead a new campaign against rural crime