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Sheep shot with crossbow in North Wales

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.

Sheep worrying charges lead Powys pensioner to court

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.

Police appeal after dog let off lead attacks and kills four animals in Derbyshire village

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.

Police investigating sheep disappearance from Llangollen 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.

Inquest into death of father-of-two who was trampled to death by cows while out dog walking

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.

Shropshire woman jailed after animals found in 'appalling' conditions on illegal puppy farm

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.

Canada goose suffers broken wing after being attacked by children

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.

Malvern Hills Trust 'frustrated' after dogs attack sheep

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.

Sheep suffer 'horrifically painful deaths' in Cheshire livestock attack

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.

Police investigate stolen sheep after one found slaughtered

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.”

Thieves feared to have slaughtered more than 100 stolen sheep – as criminals ‘weaponise’ cost of living crisis

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”.

Lambs die in River Derwent flood waters in Cumbria

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.

Sheep suffer 'horrifically painful deaths' in livestock attack

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.

Police appeal after man assaulted farmer in Wool field

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

Dorset farmer and dog owner settle after six sheep injured by dog

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.

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