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Latest Livestock & Dogs Rural Crime Alerts
West Mercia Police
Tuesday, 13 June 2023
Shropshire farmer given 100 hours of community service after pleading guilty to causing unnecessary harm to his poultry
A Shropshire farmer has been given 100 hours of community service after animal health inspectors found cases of chickens with "severe" foot infections.
Wales - North Wales Police
Wednesday, 24 May 2023
Five lambs killed in suspected 'attack' in the Conwy Valley
Five lambs killed in suspected 'attack' in the Conwy Valley
Gloucestershire Constabulary
Wednesday, 24 May 2023
Barbaric attacks see sheep decapitated in Newent
Police said the sheep carcasses had been removed and the heads left in the field in Malswick. It is believed that the incident happened overnight between Friday (May 19) and 5pm on Saturday (May 20).
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.
Wales - North Wales Police
Monday, 22 May 2023
'Keep dogs on leads' call after lamb attacked at Moel Famau
Dog owners have been implored to keep their pets on leads at Moel Famau and other areas with livestock
Dorset Police
Saturday, 20 May 2023
Verwood man to appear in court after dog 'kills chicken'
The chicken was killed as part of the attack and, following enquiries, a 20-year-old man from Verwood was interviewed for animal cruelty offences, according to Dorset Police’s rural crime team.
Police Scotland
Wednesday, 17 May 2023
Appeal after fresh sheep attack in an epidemic of incidents
Police are appealing for information after a sheep had to be put down after a dog attack near Forfar.
Lincolnshire Police
Wednesday, 17 May 2023
Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner Marc Jones says society must eradicate anti-social behaviour after alpacas were moved from Pinchbeck due to issues with yobs
Eradicating anti-social behaviour must be done by society says the Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner after four alpacas were rehomed.
Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police
Tuesday, 16 May 2023
Somebody has stolen 26 cows from a field in Carmarthenshire and the police are baffled
A large number of cows have been mysteriously stolen from a field in Carmarthenshire, leaving police with no leads as to where they ended up or how they were taken. A total of 26 Fresian cows were taken from a field in the Golden Grove area - between Llanarthne and Llandeilo east of Carmarthen.
South Yorkshire Police
Saturday, 13 May 2023
Brook House Bridge dog attack Langsett: ‘Irresponsible’ owner blamed after sheep killed near Sheffield
‘Irresponsible’ dog owners have been blamed after a sheep was brutally attacked and killed in a South Yorkshire field.
Police Scotland
Saturday, 13 May 2023
Stolen Welsh cross lamb returns to owner in Scotland
The Welsh cross lamb at the centre of a bizarre drugs bust in Central Scotland, is now safely returned to its owner.
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.
Wales - South Wales Police
Wednesday, 10 May 2023
Fence cutting causing sheep to come into villages
Darran Valley’s Labour councillor Robert Chapman told Caerphilly Observer that the fences are being cut by people who want to access off-road bike routes.
South Yorkshire Police
Wednesday, 10 May 2023
Staffordshire bull terrier-type dog attacks sheep at Peak District beauty spot
The dog appears to have been dangerously out of control
Police Scotland
Tuesday, 9 May 2023
Scots family find '40 dead sheep' stuffed into bin bags on scenic forest trail
WARNING GRAPHIC PICTURES. Morven Woodcroft said her five-year-old grandson was left extremely frightened by the find while they walked through a forest.
