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Latest Devon & Cornwall Police Rural Crime Alerts
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
Devon & Cornwall Police
Friday, 15 September 2023
Rangers appeal for information over fly tipping in Dartmoor
National park rangers are appealing for information after piles of rubbish were found strewn across some of the most beautiful and popular parts of the moor this week.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Friday, 25 August 2023
Man, 19, left with 'life-changing injuries' after tractor collision
A 19-year-old man has been left with 'potentially life-changing injuries' following a collision with a tractor on the A30 in Cornwall.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Monday, 21 August 2023
Devon farm fined £60,000 over death of tipper truck driver
A farm in Devon has been fined £60,000 after a tipper truck driver died when he was electrocuted on its land.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Thursday, 15 June 2023
New police scheme to crack down on heritage crimes in Devon and Cornwall
PC Julian Fry, rural affairs officer for the force, said members would be encouraged to report criminal behaviour.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Monday, 12 June 2023
Jack Thomas the missing young farmer in Cornwall prompts huge search
A massive search is under way for a missing young farmer in Cornwall. Hundreds of people are said to be helping in the search for Jack Thomas.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Wednesday, 24 May 2023
Police appeal for information after a pick-up truck and trailer are stolen in early-hours Ottery farm burglary
A Mitsubishi pick-up truck, trailer and tools stolen from a farm in Ottery St Mary have prompted police to launch an information appeal.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Wednesday, 24 May 2023
Increase of ‘livestock worrying’ incidents highlighted by Police
Incidents of livestock worrying increased in Devon and Cornwall throughout May according to Police.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Thursday, 11 May 2023
Diana Swabey sentenced for animal welfare offences
A farmer in Devon has been given a suspended prison sentence and a ban on keeping animals for animal welfare offences.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Wednesday, 10 May 2023
Witness appeal after burglary in Harbour Road, Seaton
A spokesman for Rural east Devon Police said: "We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have seen a anyone running from the scene or from anyone with CCTV covering the area. If you witnessed something suspicious please get in touch.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Friday, 5 May 2023
SF Limited fined after employee hands crushed in machine
A dad from Devon was left with horrific injuries to his hands after an incident at his work.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Friday, 5 May 2023
Land Rover Freelander stolen from South Devon farm found
They discovered that the car had been stolen from a farm in April.