
Livestock & Dogs Rural Crime Alerts
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Latest Livestock & Dogs Rural Crime Alerts
Northamptonshire Police
Monday, 29 January 2024
Two dogs seized after livestock killed in Braybrooke
Dog owners are being reminded to keep their pets on a lead and under control when walking near livestock to prevent animals being injured or killed.
West Yorkshire Police
Monday, 29 January 2024
Police appeal as couple search for missing spaniel after five dogs and van stolen
A couple are searching for their missing spaniel after she was stolen along with their van and four other dogs.
Nottinghamshire Police
Friday, 26 January 2024
Dog stolen from Newark found 200 miles away after appeal
A stolen dog has been found 200 miles away from his home in Nottinghamshire.
Surrey Police
Friday, 26 January 2024
Second teenager arrested after car mowed 14 sheep down
A second teenager has been arrested by Surrey Police after fourteen lambs were killed by a car which drove onto a field.
National
Wednesday, 24 January 2024
Farmers aim to raise £3m to save Long Compton Abattoir
A group of local farmers have come together with the aim of raising in excess of £3 million to save Long Compton Abattoir from closure.
Surrey Police
Wednesday, 24 January 2024
Boy aged 15 arrested after 14 lambs killed in Surrey
Surrey Police said the incident had caused considerable distress to the owner of the farm and the wider community
South Yorkshire Police
Wednesday, 24 January 2024
Officers in the fight against rural crime
As part of Neighbourhood Policing Week of Action, officers from South Yorkshire Police have been engaging with the communities who live in the rural areas of South Yorkshire as part of an operation to tackle rural crime.
National
Tuesday, 23 January 2024
Farmers and vets team up to improve animal health in Welsh pilot project
Farmers and vets are set to team up to help improve animal health and farm productivity under a pilot project funded by the Welsh government.
Dorset Police
Monday, 22 January 2024
Six cows rescued from slurry pit after being trapped for hours
Fire crews from Dorchester assisted in the rescuing of six cows from an underground slurry pit on a farm near Water Barn Track.
Surrey Police
Monday, 22 January 2024
Car mows down sheep in Surrey field causing death of 14 lambs
Police are urging the public to come forward with more information after fourteen lambs were killed by a car which drove onto a field.
Wiltshire Police
Wednesday, 17 January 2024
Wiltshire Police Rural Crime Team on livestock worrying
A south west police force is urging dog walkers to keep their dogs on leads and under control when near livestock - after a number of attacks on flocks of sheep.
Dorset Police
Wednesday, 17 January 2024
Pygmy goats stolen from farm in Marshwood returned home safe
Two pet goats stolen from a farm in west Dorset are back home safe and sound.
Wales - Gwent Police
Wednesday, 17 January 2024
Police issue warning as sheep killed in livestock attacks
Six sheep have been killed this year as a result of livestock attacks, Gwent Police’s rural crime team has said.
Avon & Somerset Constabulary
Monday, 15 January 2024
Cow comes within 20cm of lacerating major arteries after gate injury
Wyvern Farm Vets said the cow had come away with a 'lucky miss'
Cumbria Constabulary
Friday, 12 January 2024
Cumbria Constabulary reveal over 180 dogs stolen since 2018
Nearly 200 dogs have been stolen in Cumbria since 2018