Livestock & Dogs Rural Crime Alerts
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Latest Livestock & Dogs Rural Crime Alerts
Dorset Police
Wednesday, 12 April 2023
Lamb dead after apparent dog attack near Beaminster
It is believed the lamb had its ear tag ripped out and was dumped in a random field so it could not be traced back to the farmer.
Police Scotland
Tuesday, 11 April 2023
Sixteen lambs killed in suspected dog attack
Sixteen lambs have been killed in a suspected livestock worrying incident in Fife, following a call by the sheep sector for more action to tackle the crime.
Hampshire Constabulary
Friday, 7 April 2023
Isle of Wight dog attack sees sheep killed and compensation paid
A Sandown woman has been made to pay compensation to the owner of a sheep, which was killed in a dog attack on the Isle of Wight last month (March).
Northamptonshire Police
Wednesday, 5 April 2023
Appeal for information after sheep dies following livestock worrying incident
One of the sheep later died, along with its unborn triplet lambs, with its death believed to have been due to a heart attack caused by the stress of being chased.
Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police
Tuesday, 4 April 2023
Dyfed-Powys Police warn dog owners over livestock attacks
Dyfed-Powys Police are investigating another attack on livestock after a series of incidents over the last month.
Cumbria Constabulary
Thursday, 30 March 2023
12 reports of sheep worrying in Cumbria since January
THE Cumbrian police and crime commissioner has called for dog owners to keep their dogs on leads in rural areas after 12 reports of sheep worrying were received by the constabulary since January.
Cumbria Constabulary
Tuesday, 28 March 2023
PCC urges dog owners to help keep livestock safe this Spring
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Peter McCall, is urging dog owners to keep their dogs on leads in our rural areas this Spring to help reduce sheep worrying.
National
Tuesday, 28 March 2023
Dog attacks could 'become norm' as sheep sector sees rise in incidents
On average, three sheep deaths were reported each year per farmer as a result of dog attacks.
Cumbria Constabulary
Monday, 27 March 2023
Warning of up to £1,000 fine after sheep attacked in Cumbria
Dog owners are being warned to keep their pets under control after a number of sheep were killed or injured since the start of the year.
Thames Valley Police
Monday, 20 March 2023
'Harrowing' dog attacks on sheep costing farmers millions of pounds a year
Dog attacks on livestock cost the industry more than a million pounds every year. It's hoped that new legislation giving police more powers to crack down on irresponsible owners will help stop the growing problem.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Friday, 17 March 2023
Cow puts grandad into intensive care after trampling him on footpath
'Farmers should not place cattle with calves in fields where members of the public have a legal right to walk'
Dorset Police
Thursday, 16 March 2023
Three men charged with illegal fox hunting
Police Constable Sebastian Haggett, of the Rural Crime Team, said: “We take all reports of this nature very seriously. This matter has been the subject of a detailed investigation by officers, and we have sought advice from the Crown Prosecution Service.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Thursday, 16 March 2023
Walker trampled by cows in field near Sidbury East Devon
They were walking along a public footpath through a field holding cows with calves when one of the cows attacked, leaving Steve badly injured. He spent seven days in intensive care.
Cumbria Constabulary
Wednesday, 15 March 2023
NFU highlights the issue of rural crime after sheep theft
THE National Farmers' Union (NFU) has spoken out on the 'huge' issue of sheep theft for farms in Cumbria.
Nottinghamshire Police
Tuesday, 7 March 2023
Sheep attacked, killed and butchered in string of rural crime attacks
Officers are warning the public to remain vigilant after sheep were killed in string of rural crimes in Nottinghamshire.
