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Gwent Police Rural Crime Alerts
Wales - Gwent Police
Thursday, 31 August 2023
Suspended sentence for man who damaged 4,500-year-old monument
A man who filmed himself damaging an ancient artwork up to 4,500-years-old has been ordered to pay for its restoration in the first prosecution of its kind in Wales.
Wales - Gwent Police
Thursday, 13 April 2023
Five more dogs seized in Caerphilly in police crackdown following fatal attacks
It means so far in 2023, 18 dogs have been removed from their owners in the borough. The crackdown came after 10-year-old schoolboy Jack Lis from the area died after sustaining "catastrophic and unsurvivable" injuries after a dog attack in November 2021.
Wales - Gwent Police
Friday, 24 March 2023
Dead deer dumped on common land linked to suspected poaching
The carcasses of four animals were found in Caerphilly on the weekend
Wales - Gwent Police
Wednesday, 22 March 2023
Alleged poaching with four dead deer found in South Wales
FOUR deer were found dead and dumped on the hillsides of South Wales.
Wales - Gwent Police
Sunday, 19 March 2023
Monmouthshire topsoil firm in court for newt habitat damage
A GWENT topsoil company has appeared in court after using "plant machinery" to dig at a site where a protected species of newt could be found.
Wales - Gwent Police
Friday, 14 October 2022
Fly-tipper urged to claim benefits by sympathetic magistrates
A father-of-two has been urged to claim benefits by magistrates after he was convicted of fly-tipping
Wales - Gwent Police
Thursday, 1 September 2022
Agencies team up after Pontypool ski slope destroyed in fire
Gwent Police's rural crime team, who are also involved in the project, said: "Frustrating to hear of the fire damage caused recently at Pontypool ski slope, a long established community resource.
Wales - Gwent Police
Wednesday, 29 June 2022
Police working with riders to tackle rise in equestrian thefts
Police in Wales have been giving hands-on support to riders following a spate of thefts. Gwent Police’s Rural Crime team took action after a rise in thefts from yards across the largely rural county, including some high-profile riders.
Wales - Gwent Police
Saturday, 7 May 2022
Over 20 lambs killed in “horrific” attack
A farmer is urging dog owners to keep an eye on their pets following an attack on his new lambs which saw over 20 dead and six injured.
Wales - Gwent Police
Tuesday, 12 April 2022
Wally the Walrus prompts massive clampdown on coast visitors
“Over the years we’ve seen a significant increase in the number of people using our coastal areas but sadly they’re unaware of the effect they have on coastal birds and mammals if they act irresponsibly,” said Sergeant Liam Jones of the police rural crime team.
Wales - Gwent Police
Wednesday, 16 March 2022
Appeal after equine tack theft in Newport
Equine tack and tools, worth £20,000, were taken from a stable in Penhow, Newport on Wednesday 2 March between midnight and 5am.
Wales - Gwent Police
Saturday, 5 March 2022
#OpNightwatch patrol this evening in #Rural areas
#OpNightwatch patrol this evening in #Rural areas.
Wales - Gwent Police
Saturday, 5 March 2022
Appeal after bike theft in Tredegar
Five bikes, worth £22,000 together, and a tyre were taken from a garage in Parkville on Saturday 12 February at around 11.00pm
Wales - Gwent Police
Saturday, 5 March 2022
135 off-road vehicles seized over the last year in Gwent
Officers have worked with Natural Resources Wales, landowners, local farmers and other partner agencies to target the illegal use of off-road vehicles.
Wales - Gwent Police
Saturday, 5 March 2022
Appeal after equine tack theft in Newport
Equine tack and tools, worth £20,000, were taken from a stable in Penhow, Newport on Wednesday 2 March between midnight and 5