Livestock & Dogs Rural Crime Alerts
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Latest Livestock & Dogs Rural Crime Alerts
Derbyshire Constabulary
Tuesday, 18 October 2022
Police appeal after dog let off lead attacks and kills four animals in Derbyshire village
The Derbyshire Rural Crime Team are appealing for help identifying a dog owner after an incident in Heage.
Wales - North Wales Police
Tuesday, 18 October 2022
Sheep shot with crossbow in North Wales
One of the sheep was found dead in nearby wasteland shortly after, and another was found injured having been shot with a crossbow bolt, and is now being treated by a vet.
Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police
Tuesday, 18 October 2022
Sheep worrying charges lead Powys pensioner to court
The charges allege Robinson was the owner of a dog which worried livestock, namely sheep, on agricultural land situated at Alltllyd Farm, Hendrerhiw Farm and Cefn-Llech Farm – all located in the Pantydwr area.
Wales - North Wales Police
Saturday, 15 October 2022
Police investigating sheep disappearance from Llangollen area
Police are investigating after more than 50 sheep have disappeared from the Llangollen area.
West Yorkshire Police
Wednesday, 12 October 2022
Inquest into death of father-of-two who was trampled to death by cows while out dog walking
An inquest is to be held into the death of a father-of-two who was trampled by a herd of cows while out dog walking with his wife.
West Mercia Police
Wednesday, 12 October 2022
Shropshire woman jailed after animals found in 'appalling' conditions on illegal puppy farm
A Shropshire woman has been jailed for running an illegal dog breeding business where animals were kept in appalling conditions.
West Mercia Police
Tuesday, 11 October 2022
Canada goose suffers broken wing after being attacked by children
A Shropshire charity is urging people to report instances of 'wildlife crime' to the police after a Canada goose suffered a broken wing when it was attacked by a group of children.
West Mercia Police
Tuesday, 11 October 2022
Malvern Hills Trust 'frustrated' after dogs attack sheep
The Malvern Hills Trust said it was "frustrated" at some dog owners after recent sheep attacks.
Cheshire Constabulary
Saturday, 8 October 2022
Sheep suffer 'horrifically painful deaths' in Cheshire livestock attack
Police are now investigating the incident and have called on dog owners to keep their pets 'under control'. They're also appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Cheshire Constabulary
Friday, 7 October 2022
Sheep suffer 'horrifically painful deaths' in livestock attack
A number of sheep suffered what police described as 'horrifically painful deaths' during a livestock attack in a Cheshire field.
Wales - North Wales Police
Friday, 7 October 2022
Police investigate stolen sheep after one found slaughtered
Police are appealing to anybody who is offered cheap meat “not to accept it and report it to us as soon as possible.”
Cumbria Constabulary
Friday, 7 October 2022
Lambs die in River Derwent flood waters in Cumbria
Dan Simpson and Ruby Cappleman of Seatoller Farm, Borrowdale in Cumbria have pleaded their local authorities to help managing the River Derwent near Keswick after a flash flood last week led to the loss of 58 of the couple's ewe lambs.
Kent Police
Friday, 7 October 2022
Thieves feared to have slaughtered more than 100 stolen sheep – as criminals ‘weaponise’ cost of living crisis
When farmer Ed Lovejoy rounded up his sheep last month, he was left “stunned” and feeling “pretty sick”.
Dorset Police
Friday, 30 September 2022
Dorset farmer and dog owner settle after six sheep injured by dog
A Dorset farmer and a dog owner have agreed out of court after six sheep were injured by a dog.
Dorset Police
Friday, 30 September 2022
Police appeal after man assaulted farmer in Wool field
Police have issued photos of the man they're seeking after a farmer was assaulted in his field in south Dorset
