Livestock & Dogs Rural Crime Alerts
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Latest Livestock & Dogs Rural Crime Alerts
Police Scotland
Saturday, 11 February 2023
Warning as sheep attacked by dog
A DOG attacking a sheep in Fife has prompted a public appeal reminding owners to keep their pets on a lead.
Northamptonshire Police
Friday, 10 February 2023
Conviction For Stolen Sheep
Hartley Crouch of Cottesmore Road, Ashwell, was recently convicted of theft after he stole a sheep, skinned it and fed it to hounds at a hunt.
Thames Valley Police
Friday, 10 February 2023
Owner of dog caught chasing sheep appears at Oxford Magistrates' Court
A dog owner whose pet was caught worrying sheep has been fined £100.
Dorset Police
Thursday, 9 February 2023
Livestock worrying in south west data released by NFU Mutual
NFU Mutual estimates south west farm animals worth £273,400 were severely injured or killed by dogs in 2022.
Wales - North Wales Police
Thursday, 9 February 2023
Police seize seven dogs after properties raided due to 'animal welfare concerns'
The dogs are now in the care of the RSPCA
Northamptonshire Police
Tuesday, 7 February 2023
Man convicted after killing sheep and feeding it to dogs
A 23-year-old man has been convicted after stealing sheep, killing it and then feeding the remains to hounds.
Lancashire Constabulary
Tuesday, 7 February 2023
Appeal after more than 20 dead sheep found across Lancashire
Lancashire Police have launched a public appeal after more than twenty dead sheep were found dumped in numerous locations across the county.
Norfolk Constabulary
Monday, 6 February 2023
Man guilty after letting dog loose in nesting birds area and throwing cameras in sea
A man has pleaded guilty after letting his dog loose in a nesting bird area on the Norfolk coast.
Police Scotland
Wednesday, 9 November 2022
Food crime ‘likely’ in meat and alcohol sectors, says Scottish agency
Potential risks include stolen livestock, illegal slaughter, animal by-product issues, and food crime in products such as ready meals.
Suffolk Constabulary
Tuesday, 8 November 2022
Sudbury - Man jailed for dog cruelty
A man has been given a jail sentence relating to neglect and cruelty to dogs in Sudbury.
Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police
Saturday, 5 November 2022
More than 60 sheep stolen from field near Powys village
Officers from Dyfed-Powys Police's Rural Crime Team are appealing for witnesses and information about the large theft of 67 Beulah speckled face sheep.
Derbyshire Constabulary
Thursday, 3 November 2022
Police appeal after goats stolen from owner in Derbyshire village for second time
Police are investigating the theft of two goats from their Derbyshire owner – the second time this has happened in recent years.
Wales - North Wales Police
Thursday, 3 November 2022
Wrexham: Cows stolen from farm in Rossett
North Wales Police's Rural Crime team has said it is investigating the theft of 18 cattle.
West Yorkshire Police
Monday, 24 October 2022
Deer put down after dog attack in Great Horton
Police were called to Hollingwood Lane in Great Horton on Sunday to reports of the attack, which occurred at around 8.30pm.
Cheshire Constabulary
Wednesday, 19 October 2022
Cheshire Constabulary's Rural Crime Team continue to urge walkers to keep dogs on leads
Officers from the Rural Crime Team are warning that despite the advice being given to keep dogs on leads there are still cases of livestock worrying offences, with family dogs who have never done this before suddenly bolting and chasing sheep, which in some cases they spotted three fields away.
