Livestock & Dogs Rural Crime Alerts
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Latest Livestock & Dogs Rural Crime Alerts
Sussex Police
Wednesday, 16 February 2022
Woman charged after 35 puppies found in Eastbourne caravan
She has been charged with animal welfare offences and breaches of an animal banning order.
Dorset Police
Tuesday, 15 February 2022
Farmer loses more animals in dog attacks after Gladis loss
A FARMER in west Dorset who is campaigning to make it mandatory for dogs to be on a lead near livestock has had more of his animals viciously attacked.
Police Service of Northern Ireland
Monday, 14 February 2022
Vigilance call as avian flu again reaches Northern Ireland
Poultrykeepers in Northern Ireland have been warned to increase vigilance after avian influenza was confirmed in the province for the first time since early December.
Sussex Police
Sunday, 13 February 2022
Groups join forces to speak to Eastbourne dog walkers about livestock worrying
Five groups came together in Eastbourne over the weekend to raise awareness and to speak to dog walkers about livestock worrying.
Norfolk Constabulary
Saturday, 12 February 2022
Plea to keep dogs on leads after seal is bitten in Caister.
Not just livestock that are suffering through irresponsible dog ownership.
West Yorkshire Police
Friday, 11 February 2022
Judge to visit site following tragic death of worker at Yorkshire goat farm
A Judge has adjourned sentencing in a court case following the tragic death of a farm worker in 2018 at a major goat milk producer.
West Yorkshire Police
Thursday, 10 February 2022
Dog and laptop stolen in burglary in Bradford area
West Yorkshire Police's Wildlife & Rural Crime team informed the public that 18 incidents involving animals from Tuesday to Wednesday occurred this week.
Cambridgeshire Constabulary
Thursday, 10 February 2022
Dogs killed after two-vehicle crash
Two dogs were killed after they ran out in front of two vehicles – causing a crash on a main route between Godmanchester and Papworth.
Police Scotland
Thursday, 10 February 2022
New campaign launched to protect Scotland's livestock against dogs
The local partnership against rural crime has prioritised dealing with the worrying of livestock by dogs.
Cheshire Constabulary
Thursday, 10 February 2022
School worker and boyfriend encouraged 2-year-old to kill badgers and foxes on day out
A primary school worker and her boyfriend have been found guilty of wildlife offences after shocking videos revealed they encouraged a two-year-old to kill badgers and foxes during a disturbing family day out.
Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police
Wednesday, 9 February 2022
Investigation launched after sheep is found killed and skinned
A police investigation has been launched after a sheep was found killed and skinned in the Pen-y-Bont area of Carmarthenshire.
West Mercia Police
Wednesday, 1 December 2021
Dozens of lambs stolen from farm near Shrewsbury
Police have received a report of 40 lambs being stolen from a farm near Shrewsbury.
Wales - North Wales Police
Further arrests made in connection with Anglesey farm cattle theft
A couple of people have been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the theft of cows from Llannerchymedd, Anglesey.
Merseyside Police
Statement from DCC Ian Critchley following incident involving a deer in Bootle on Sunday, 26 September
Following comments on social media in relation to the incident involving a deer in Bootle on Sunday night, Deputy Chief Constable Ian Critchley has released the following statement to clarify the difficult decisions officers eventually had to make.
Wales - North Wales Police
Dog attacks on sheep due to 'failed' e-collar training ban
Data from the National Police Chief Council's report into livestock worrying shows that Welsh farmers are being forced to shoot far more dogs than their English counterparts.
