West Yorkshire Police Rural Crime Alerts
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Latest West Yorkshire Police Rural Crime Alerts
West Yorkshire Police
Monday, 26 February 2024
Police appeal after injured deer taken in Bradford
Police have launched an appeal after an injured deer was taken in Bradford.
West Yorkshire Police
Thursday, 22 February 2024
Police wildlife and rural crime team appeal for last two weeks
A police team has published details of the crimes in the Bradford district it is appealing for help with over the past two weeks and it includes theft of horse equipment, quad-bikes, and a dumper.
West Yorkshire Police
Monday, 12 February 2024
Leeds couple reunited with missing dog Vixen after van theft
A couple who have been reunited with their dog after their van was stolen with their beloved pet inside have said their "family is complete again".
West Yorkshire Police
Tuesday, 6 February 2024
Woman's anger over 'apocalyptic' fly-tipping problem
A woman has called for the regeneration of an area on the border of Bradford and Leeds which has been plagued by fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour.
West Yorkshire Police
Friday, 2 February 2024
Stolen quad bike is recovered at Cullingworth
A stolen quad bike has been recovered at Cullingworth.
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.
West Yorkshire Police
Wednesday, 20 December 2023
Owner of seriously ill foal tethered without food or water given 10-year ban
A woman who failed to get vet treatment for a seriously ill and underweight foal left tethered without food, water and shelter has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years
West Yorkshire Police
Friday, 8 December 2023
Police operation targets rural crime in villages around Huddersfield that have seen a spike in burglaries
Volunteer police officers launched a special operation to thwart thieves using the roads in rural Kirklees.
West Yorkshire Police
Monday, 27 November 2023
West Yorkshire farmer reveals trauma of dog attack incident
Andrew Dixon said he has been left 'emotionally distressed' after witnessing a dog attack which killed one Texel ewe
West Yorkshire Police
Monday, 16 October 2023
Police appeal as 300 litres of diesel stolen from truck
Police have launched an appeal after 300 litres of diesel was stolen from a truck and two tractor doors were taken.
West Yorkshire Police
Tuesday, 10 October 2023
Game farm fined tens of thousands of pounds after shed fire seriously injured worker
A game farm near Leeds has been fined nearly £27,000 after a fire in a rearing shed resulted in serious injuries to one of its employees.
West Yorkshire Police
Thursday, 28 September 2023
Man jailed over spate of horse attacks in Farnley, Leeds
A man who stabbed, slashed and strangled horses in a field has been jailed.
West Yorkshire Police
Thursday, 21 September 2023
Yorkshire farmer hauled before courts after training birds and staging brutal cockfights
A Yorkshire farmer has been hauled before the courts for a string of animal cruelty offences - after staging brutal cockfights.
West Yorkshire Police
Thursday, 24 August 2023
Trailer stolen from Turner Lane Farm, Moorside
Two axle Ifor Williams Cattle Trailer stolen
West Yorkshire Police
Monday, 3 July 2023
Police appeal after duckling killed in South Kirkby
POLICE have launched an appeal after a group of youths caught a duckling with a hook and dragged it until it died.