Livestock & Dogs Rural Crime Alerts
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Latest Livestock & Dogs Rural Crime Alerts
Police Scotland
Monday, 6 November 2023
Britain's loneliest sheep saved from shoreline
A ewe that was dubbed Britain's loneliest sheep has been rescued from a remote shore in the Scottish Highlands.
Cumbria Constabulary
Thursday, 2 November 2023
Cumbria Police Rural Crime Team deal with livestock attacks
The Cumbria Police Rural Crime Team has been dealing with reports of livestock attacks.
National
Wednesday, 1 November 2023
XL Bully type dogs added to list of dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act
New laws banning XL Bully type dogs have been laid in Parliament on October 31st
Police Service of Northern Ireland
Tuesday, 31 October 2023
Artificial insemination tanks stolen in County Tyrone
Two artificial insemination tanks have been stolen during a burglary in Clogher, County Tyrone.
Wales - North Wales Police
Tuesday, 31 October 2023
Welsh farmer praises 'loyal' sheepdog for rescue mission during Storm Babet
Llyr Jones said his 10-year-old sheepdog Patsy rescued three sheep from a flooded field in North Wales
West Mercia Police
Monday, 30 October 2023
Two calves butchered in 'wicked and unbelievable' farm attack
Two calves have been killed and others injured in a 'wicked' and 'unbelievable' overnight farm attack in Worcestershire.
Dorset Police
Monday, 30 October 2023
Mark Amos Mabey caused 'unnecessary suffering' on 11 dogs
A man who caused the suffering of 11 dogs has been banned from keeping the animal for seven years.
National
Monday, 30 October 2023
Livestock theft and attacks rise as farmers urged to bolster security
Livestock rustling cost an estimated £2.7 million in 2022, up nearly 10 percent compared to the year before, according to NFU Mutual's latest figures.
North Yorkshire Police
Monday, 30 October 2023
North Yorkshire Police appeal after 29 sheep stolen from land near Greenhow
Police are appealing for information after 29 sheep were stolen from land near Greenhow, North Yorkshire.
Derbyshire Constabulary
Monday, 23 October 2023
Derbyshire fire fighters rescue dehydrated calf from muddy bog
A young calf was stuck up to her chin in mud when fire fighters found her and had likely been there all night.
Dorset Police
Friday, 20 October 2023
Large number of lambs stolen from west Dorset field
A large number of lambs have been stolen from a west Dorset field.
Staffordshire Police
Thursday, 19 October 2023
Farmers sentenced over animal cruelty in Staffordshire
Two farmers have been sentenced for breaching animal welfare regulations after trading standards officers said calves were found in poor conditions with little food and water.
Wales - North Wales Police
Wednesday, 18 October 2023
Lambs and sheep injured in suspected dog attack in Gwynedd
Police are investigating after several sheep were injured in a suspected dog attack in Gwynedd
National
Wednesday, 18 October 2023
Calls for tougher action on sheep attacks ahead of King's Speech
Farm leaders are requesting new livestock worrying legislation ahead of the upcoming King’s Speech after the government ditched tougher measures in the summer.
Staffordshire Police
Wednesday, 18 October 2023
Pigs left injured as others are stolen from farm near Lichfield
Police say a number of pigs were injured in incidents which saw nine others stolen near Lichfield.
