Livestock & Dogs Rural Crime Alerts
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Latest Livestock & Dogs Rural Crime Alerts
Police Scotland
Wednesday, 16 March 2022
Eight sheep killed in 'dog attack' at farm as police launch inquiry
Officers are appealing for information following the incident on a farm near Peebles in the Scottish Borders.
Durham Constabulary
Wednesday, 16 March 2022
Bishop Auckland man caused 'unnecessary suffering' to animals.
The court heard he caused suffering to dogs and horses by failing to explore and address the causes of the animals poor condition.
West Mercia Police
Wednesday, 16 March 2022
Dog attack in Telford
At about 9.45am on Saturday 12 February a woman was walking her Labrador cross dog on its lead near The Fields, Donnington when it was attacked by a German shepherd dog which was off-lead.
Cheshire Constabulary
Monday, 14 March 2022
'Horrifed' owner saw farmer shoot and kill pet dog on walk
The dog had bitten a lamb after getting free from its lead.
Wales - North Wales Police
Monday, 14 March 2022
Police seize 17 dogs in Caernarfon and Dolgellau in search warrants
North Wales Police (NWP) say there was also evidence of “badger persecution”.
Derbyshire Constabulary
Sunday, 13 March 2022
How rural police used drones to locate Derbyshire raves on a busy Saturday night
Birds & badgers that had been illegally shot were also located by the flying camera devices, while two suspects were found and detained by Derbyshire Roads Policing unit with assistance from Derbyshire Police Dogs Team.
Cleveland Police
Thursday, 10 March 2022
Eston Hills, Cleveland – Rural Crime
Criminals from Grangetown / Southbank & Guisborough were using vehicles and following on foot to kill livestock / deer and damaging fencing / gates to gain access to livestock belonging to the landowner. Pheasants also being taken regularly.
South Yorkshire Police
Thursday, 10 March 2022
Three Doncaster hunters convicted after dogs maul deer to death
Three Doncaster poachers have been convicted after being found guilty of hunting with dogs which saw a deer savaged to death
Kent Police
Thursday, 10 March 2022
Kent Police seize shotgun, crossbows and flashbangs from Canterbury home
An adapted shotgun, crossbows and flashbang grenades were seized during a police raid on a Kent home.
Officers searched the Canterbury property after suspicions were raised about the owner of the house.
West Mercia Police
Wednesday, 9 March 2022
Man arrested after dog theft in Malvern
The man, who is in his 30s, was arrested on Sunday 6 March on suspicion of theft after a one-year-old French Bulldog was stolen on Elgar Avenue on Thursday 3 March at around 12.20pm.
Gloucestershire Constabulary
Monday, 7 March 2022
Four males detained after public's tip-off over hare coursers
The rural crime team at Gloucestershire Constabulary have thanked the public after recording a considerable success in their fight against hare coursing.
West Mercia Police
Monday, 7 March 2022
Dog reunited with owner after it was stolen in Malvern
The owner of a French Bulldog has been reunited with her beloved pet after it was stolen yesterday (Thursday 3 March).
Thames Valley Police
Saturday, 5 March 2022
Thames Valley Police launches Rural Crime Taskforce
'The taskforce will make the Thames Valley a hostile place for anyone looking to commit rural crime'
Wales - Gwent Police
Saturday, 5 March 2022
#OpNightwatch patrol this evening in #Rural areas
#OpNightwatch patrol this evening in #Rural areas.
West Yorkshire Police
Saturday, 5 March 2022
Dog stolen from Leeds recovered in Morley as West Yorkshire wildlife and rural crime revealed
There have been 18 incidents involving animals and two reported dog thefts in West Yorkshire in the last 24 hours, police revealed.
