Police and farmers join forces to tackle Melton's rural criminals

Farmers in the Melton area are being urged to report all criminal activity to help the county police force’s dedicated rural policing team tackle offenders.

Leicestershire officers attended a rural crime prevention and security event today (Friday) on a farm at Somerby.

They spoke with farm workers and employees from other countryside businesses about how to thwart crime by improving security.

And farmers were advised to ensure police are aware of thefts, criminal damage and other crimes on their property, no matter how big or small.