
Livestock & Dogs Rural Crime Alerts
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Latest Livestock & Dogs Rural Crime Alerts
North Yorkshire Police
Wednesday, 6 September 2023
Three sheep rescued from crashed car in North Yorkshire ditch
Three sheep have been rescued from a car which crashed in a ditch near York.
Warwickshire Police
Wednesday, 6 September 2023
Red Poll Cross cow missing from field
Reports of a Red Poll Cross cow, rich brown colour, approximately 8/9 years old missing from a field in Church Lawford.
Sussex Police
Tuesday, 5 September 2023
Woman fined for 'out of control' dogs after 27 incidents in Sussex
A woman who repeatedly failed to keep her dogs under control, including around livestock, has been convicted at court.
Lancashire Constabulary
Tuesday, 5 September 2023
Beef Shorthorn cow shot dead in horrific attack
A farming couple have been left devastated after one of their female cows was executed in an attack on a farm in Lancashire.
Wales - North Wales Police
Tuesday, 5 September 2023
Man convicted after dog attack killed 22 ewes and injured 48
The owner of two dogs has been convicted following a livestock attack in Wrexham that led to the death of 22 pregnant sheep and another 48 being injured.
Wales - North Wales Police
Monday, 4 September 2023
Six chickens killed by dog 'off the lead at Vaynol Park
An appeal has been launched after six chickens were killed by a dog off the lead in a Bangor country park. The attack happened on Monday in the Vaynol Park area.
Wales - North Wales Police
Monday, 4 September 2023
Shock for Wrexham village as large cow herd damage cars
Cars have been damaged after a large herd of cows got into streets.
Wales - North Wales Police
Thursday, 31 August 2023
Four pregnant cows killed after being 'chased by dog' in Anglesey
Four pregnant cows have died after being chased by a dog in North Wales.
Warwickshire Police
Tuesday, 29 August 2023
Sheep stolen from Stoneleigh
2 sheep stolen by unknown offender
Police Scotland
Tuesday, 29 August 2023
Nine pedigree Charollais sheep euthanised after dog attack on Scottish farm
Scottish farmer Robert Whittaker said he would like to see a change in the law to give police more powers to support farmers affected by dog attacks
Police Scotland
Monday, 28 August 2023
Dog owners warned by police after incident of sheep 'worrying'
The incident occurred in Brodick on the Isle of Arran prompting police to issues guidance to dog walkers.
National
Friday, 25 August 2023
Bird flu: Defra lifts ban on gatherings of poultry
Defra has lifted its ban on gatherings of certain poultry and birds, including chickens, turkeys and pheasants, following the UK's largest ever outbreak of bird flu.
Norfolk Constabulary
Wednesday, 23 August 2023
Animal Rising protesters charged after Sandringham lambs stolen
Three women have been charged after Animal Rising protesters were recorded stealing lambs from the King’s Sandringham Estate
Sussex Police
Wednesday, 23 August 2023
Missing dog reunited with owner after heartwarming rescue mission from Sussex animal-lovers
A missing dog has been reunited with its owner in a heartwarming rescue mission from a group of Sussex animal-lovers.
Thames Valley Police
Tuesday, 22 August 2023
Missing dog found and turned into Oxfordshire police station
A dog who went missing has been found by a member of the public and taken to a police station.















