Livestock & Dogs Rural Crime Alerts
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Latest Livestock & Dogs Rural Crime Alerts
Avon & Somerset Constabulary
Tuesday, 10 May 2022
Somerset slaughterhouse worker fined £2000 for three animal curelty offences
SOMERSET abattoir worker Andrezej Gutowski was fined £2000 after admitting three animal cruelty offences at Taunton Magistrates.
Wiltshire Police
Monday, 9 May 2022
Walkers endangering farmer's livestock in Bromham
A WILTSHIRE farming family today pleaded with walkers not to interfere with electric fences, farm gates and warning signs designed to protect their herd of cattle and the public.
Wales - Gwent Police
Saturday, 7 May 2022
Over 20 lambs killed in “horrific” attack
A farmer is urging dog owners to keep an eye on their pets following an attack on his new lambs which saw over 20 dead and six injured.
Cumbria Constabulary
Saturday, 7 May 2022
Sheep farmer hangs dead lamb from gate after dog attack
A Cumbrian sheep farmer took drastic action to highlight the futility of sheep worrying by hanging a dead lamb from his farm gate.
Humberside Police
Friday, 6 May 2022
Yorkshire Dairy Goats ordered to pay £200,000 after death of 'much loved' worker struck by reversing telehandler
A major goat milk producer has been ordered to pay £200,000 after a 'much loved and extremely valued' worker died after being struck by a reversing telehandler.
Police Scotland
Wednesday, 4 May 2022
UK: 55 Sheep Disappear in the Isle of Lewis, Sheep Theft Increased by 15% Since the COVID-19 Pandemic
In the latest yet outstanding cases of them, 55 sheep have reportedly disappeared in the Isle of Lewis in the Western Isles, Scotland, in a span of one and a half months.
Durham Constabulary
Wednesday, 4 May 2022
RSPCA investigates as puppy found dumped in Shildon
THE RSPCA is investigating after an injured one-month-old puppy was been found dumped "close to death" in a County Durham Town.
Norfolk Constabulary
Monday, 2 May 2022
Two arrested as tempers flare at livestock market vegan protest
Two people were arrested following angry confrontations between cattle farmers and vegan protesters at Norwich Livestock Market.
North Yorkshire Police
Monday, 2 May 2022
Dog owners given warning of potential prosecution by police if pet attacks livestock
Dog owners have been warned by police they "may be prosecuted" if their pet attacks livestock.
North Yorkshire Police
Monday, 2 May 2022
Police investigating after sheep stolen from Marton cum Grafton farm near Boroughbridge
A police investigation has been launched after a large flock of sheep were stolen from a farm in North Yorkshire.
Avon & Somerset Constabulary
Monday, 2 May 2022
Cows escape from common and cause havoc in residential areas across Chipping Sodbury and Yate
Dozens of cows have been herded up across a rural town and village near Bristol after escaping from their field and causing havoc in residential areas.
Cheshire Constabulary
Friday, 29 April 2022
Police investigate sheep carcasses dumped on roadside in Styal
WARNING: This article contains graphic photos released by the police that some readers may find upsetting.
West Yorkshire Police
Friday, 29 April 2022
Nine-year-old girl finds her mum's beloved pet cockerel strangled and dumped in stream
The owner of pet cockerel has spoken out after she found her pet dumped in a stream after it was strangled.
Wiltshire Police
Thursday, 28 April 2022
Anti-social behaviour putting Wiltshire farmers and livestock at risk
Local farmers have pleaded for people to respect the countryside after months of anti-social behaviour which has put them and their livestock at risk. Issues include electric fences being turned off, farm gates left open or shut when there have been clear signs and signs removed that warn of ‘bull in field’.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Tuesday, 26 April 2022
Sheep stolen from Honiton area in two thefts in three weeks
Police are appealing for information after 66 sheep were stolen in two separate thefts.
