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North Wales Police Rural Crime Alerts

Man convicted after dog attack killed 22 ewes and injured 48

Wales - North Wales Police

Tuesday, 5 September 2023

Man convicted after dog attack killed 22 ewes and injured 48

The owner of two dogs has been convicted following a livestock attack in Wrexham that led to the death of 22 pregnant sheep and another 48 being injured.

Six chickens killed by dog 'off the lead at Vaynol Park

Wales - North Wales Police

Monday, 4 September 2023

Six chickens killed by dog 'off the lead at Vaynol Park

An appeal has been launched after six chickens were killed by a dog off the lead in a Bangor country park. The attack happened on Monday in the Vaynol Park area.

Shock for Wrexham village as large cow herd damage cars

Wales - North Wales Police

Monday, 4 September 2023

Shock for Wrexham village as large cow herd damage cars

Cars have been damaged after a large herd of cows got into streets.

Four pregnant cows killed after being 'chased by dog' in Anglesey

Wales - North Wales Police

Thursday, 31 August 2023

Four pregnant cows killed after being 'chased by dog' in Anglesey

Four pregnant cows have died after being chased by a dog in North Wales.

Operation to protect animals living on the coastline takes place in north Wales

Wales - North Wales Police

Wednesday, 16 August 2023

Operation to protect animals living on the coastline takes place in north Wales

A national campaign which aims to protect animals living on the coastline is taking place in north Wales this summer.

North Wales farms recognised for nature-positive efforts

Wales - North Wales Police

Tuesday, 15 August 2023

North Wales farms recognised for nature-positive efforts

Two farming estates in North Wales have been praised for their efforts to tackle the climate and nature emergencies, paving the way towards a more sustainable, greener future, by rural affairs minister Lesley Griffiths.

Police in remote town on the hunt for thief who stole 14 beehives

Wales - North Wales Police

Tuesday, 8 August 2023

Police in remote town on the hunt for thief who stole 14 beehives

Police in remote town on the hunt for thief who stole 14 beehives

‘Police should chase down off-road bikers’ in Abergele

Wales - North Wales Police

Monday, 3 July 2023

‘Police should chase down off-road bikers’ in Abergele

In March, the Local Democracy Reporting Service reported how the motorcyclists were riding around the ancient forest behind Gwrych Castle in the Tan y Gopa Woods and Coed Plas Uchaf woodland.

Police issue dash cam appeal after man seriously injured in car and horsebox crash

Wales - North Wales Police

Friday, 16 June 2023

Police issue dash cam appeal after man seriously injured in car and horsebox crash

The driver of a Skoda Fabia was airlifted to hospital

Rural communities in Wales targeted by cross border criminals

Wales - North Wales Police

Sunday, 11 June 2023

Rural communities in Wales targeted by cross border criminals

The Welsh Government has previously stated that rural theft alone was valued to cost £1.3m in 2021.

Five lambs killed in suspected 'attack' in the Conwy Valley

Wales - North Wales Police

Wednesday, 24 May 2023

Five lambs killed in suspected 'attack' in the Conwy Valley

Five lambs killed in suspected 'attack' in the Conwy Valley

'Keep dogs on leads' call after lamb attacked at Moel Famau

Wales - North Wales Police

Monday, 22 May 2023

'Keep dogs on leads' call after lamb attacked at Moel Famau

Dog owners have been implored to keep their pets on leads at Moel Famau and other areas with livestock

Nine people charged following agricultural thefts

Wales - North Wales Police

Saturday, 20 May 2023

Nine people charged following agricultural thefts

Nine people have been charged following a spate of burglaries in Gwynedd.

Police urges Conwy farmers to be vigilant after 'suspicious activity'

Wales - North Wales Police

Thursday, 4 May 2023

Police urges Conwy farmers to be vigilant after 'suspicious activity'

Officers from the Rural Crime Team attended the farm and have forensically marked the equipment at the site using Smartwater technology.

Made-in-Wales strategy to combat wildlife and rural crime

Wales - North Wales Police

Friday, 28 April 2023

Made-in-Wales strategy to combat wildlife and rural crime

The first made-in-Wales strategy to tackle wildlife and rural crime was launched this week at the Royal Welsh Showground.

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