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North Wales Police Rural Crime Alerts
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
















