West Mercia Police Rural Crime Alerts
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Latest West Mercia Police Rural Crime Alerts
West Mercia Police
Monday 15 April 2024
Digger stolen from farm in Allensmore, Herefordshire
A digger has been stolen from a farm in Herefordshire.
West Mercia Police
Thursday 11 April 2024
Vets saved dozens of cattle from overturned lorry on A5 near Oswestry
A team of vets have been hailed heroes after their quick actions saved the lives of dozens of cattle from an overturned lorry.
West Mercia Police
Thursday 11 April 2024
Warning to farmers to be vigilant after spate of sheep thefts
Farmers across north Worcestershire are being warned to be extra vigilant following three recent incidents of sheep theft and attempted sheep theft in the region.
West Mercia Police
Wednesday 27 March 2024
West Mercia Police work with Halls GB to find stolen items
More than £10,000 of suspected stolen farm equipment has been seized at an auction in Worcestershire.
West Mercia Police
Monday 25 March 2024
Theft Of Beloved Tractor Interrupts Calving At South Shropshire Farm
Compact tractor and attached topper/mulcher essential to operation during this busy season
West Mercia Police
Thursday 21 March 2024
Seven arrested in Shropshire following an eight month investigation into rural crime
Seven men have been arrested as part of an operation targeting serious and organised crime across Shropshire
West Mercia Police
Wednesday 20 March 2024
Law firm to seek compensation for River Wye pollution
A law firm that specialises in environmental litigation is building a case against poultry giant Avara Foods
West Mercia Police
Tuesday 12 March 2024
Sheep killed at two Claverley farms in Shropshire
Police are appealing for information following two sheep attacks at farms in Shropshire.
West Mercia Police
Tuesday 12 March 2024
Police warning after rise in diesel thefts
Police have issued a warning after an increase in diesel thefts in rural Shropshire.
West Mercia Police
Wednesday 21 February 2024
Talks to help Shropshire farmers in fight to deter criminal gangs
Shropshire farmers seeing their homes and businesses targeted by thieves are looking at ways to bolster security including using the latest tech to deter ‘criminal gangs’.
West Mercia Police
Thursday 15 February 2024
'Distress' as Land Rover stolen from Herefordshire farm
A Land Rover has been reported stolen from a Herefordshire farm.
West Mercia Police
Wednesday 14 February 2024
Shropshire farmers warned after recent burglary and car thefts
Shropshire farmers have been warned to protect their farms against crime following recent farm burglary and vehicle thefts.
West Mercia Police
Monday 12 February 2024
Several items stolen from farm in Gorsley, Herefordshire
Motorcross bikes, gardening equipment, tools and machinery were all stolen near Ross-on-Wye.
West Mercia Police
Tuesday 6 February 2024
Herefordshire farmer who dredged River Lugg sentenced again
A Herefordshire mixed farmer who was sent to prison last year after he dredged a mile-long stretch of the River Lugg has been sentenced again.
West Mercia Police
Thursday 1 February 2024
Thieves target farm in rural south Shropshire, stealing quad bike
Thieves stole a quad bike and cut a roller shutter door when they targeted a farm in south Shropshire