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Other Rural Crime Alerts
Devon & Cornwall Police
Monday, 27 June 2022
Retrial ordered after no verdict in trial of Farm worker In alleged Cornwall rape
JURORS in the trial of a farmer worker accused of raping a student in Cornwall have been unable to record a verdict.
Durham Constabulary
Monday, 27 June 2022
Police officers confronted by 'intoxicated' teens in Rural Bishop Auckland park
Durham Police are investigating after some of its officers were confronted by 50 ‘intoxicated’ youths at the end of last week after trying to confiscate alcohol from the teenagers.
Northumbria Police
Monday, 27 June 2022
Two suspects arrested after fuel theft at North East quarry
TWO suspected thieves accused of siphoning fuel from plant machinery at a quarry were arrested following a foot chase.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Monday, 27 June 2022
'Organised crime' affecting rural communities in Devon and Cornwall
Organised crime may be having an increasing impact on rural communities, according to police.
A new project will assess the effects of a rise in rural crime on farmers and their families in Devon and Cornwall.
Leicestershire Police
Monday, 27 June 2022
Police and farmers join forces to tackle Melton's rural criminals
Farmers in the Melton area are being urged to report all criminal activity to help the county police force’s dedicated rural policing team tackle offenders.
Dorset Police
Monday, 27 June 2022
Dorset Police launch new Rural Crime Team to help 'isolated areas'
The force has said going forward there will be a team of dedicated officers as part of the rural team across Dorset, including an inspector.
Dorset Police
Monday, 27 June 2022
Wind-swept flame from barbecue caused Stoborough heath fire
STRONG winds caused a barbecue flame to reach a nearby hedge as fire officials disclose the cause and issue warnings after the latest heath fire in Wareham.
Police Scotland
Monday, 27 June 2022
Men sentenced following ‘irreversible damage’ at historic site
Two Argyll men appeared at court following illegal metal detecting
Devon & Cornwall Police
Wednesday, 15 June 2022
Newquay beekeepers have hives with 400,000 bees stolen
A country estate is appealing for information after thieves stole 400,000 bees, leaving the owners devastated.
Durham Constabulary
Wednesday, 15 June 2022
County Durham boy died after motorbike fall
A four-year-old boy died after falling from a motorbike he had been riding with his seven-year-old cousin, an inquest heard.
Humberside Police
Monday, 13 June 2022
Bird flu: More reports of dead birds on North East beaches
BEACH-GOERS are continuing to find dead birds on the shore amid growing concerns about avian flu.
Dorset Police
Monday, 13 June 2022
Damage caused to ancient Knowlton Church site
METAL detectorists have been slammed for damaging the grounds and potentially stealing artefacts from a historic 12th century Dorset church.
Dorset Police
Monday, 13 June 2022
Man's body discovered in woodland in Poole
A MAN’S body has been found in woodland in Poole.
The discovery was made in woods near Gravel Hill just before 2pm on Tuesday.
Norfolk Constabulary
Monday, 13 June 2022
Drone discovers two big cats being illegally kept in North Norfolk village
A Cromer resident has been convicted for illegally keeping two serval cats without a licence. The individual admitted to the offence of keeping dangerous and wild animals without authority of a licence, under Section 1 (1) of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act.
West Yorkshire Police
Monday, 13 June 2022
Investigation launched after series of fires in Denholme
POLICE and the fire service are investigating after a series of blazes in a village this morning.