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Other Rural Crime Alerts
North Yorkshire Police
Monday, 22 May 2023
Dog killed 'instantly' after jumping from car hit by rocks in York
The car had to pull over when a tyre blew, and the owner's dog jumped out of the passenger window into oncoming traffic
Police Service of Northern Ireland
Saturday, 20 May 2023
Police are appealing for information following animal cruelty incident in Ballycastle
Police in Coleraine are appealing for information, following a report of a cat caught in a trap in the Carey Mill area of Ballycastle on Thursday, 18th May.
Sussex Police
Saturday, 20 May 2023
Organ pipes stolen from West Sussex church - 'Unusual and disconcerting'
An investigation has been launched after organ pipes were stolen from a grade I-listed church in West Sussex.
Northamptonshire Police
Saturday, 20 May 2023
More than £50,000 worth of damage after barn fire in Northamptonshire village
The incident is suspected to have been arson
West Mercia Police
Friday, 19 May 2023
Farmer jailed for illegal bulldozing of riverbank has term reduced
A farmer jailed for 12 months after hiring diggers and an 18-ton bulldozer to illegally strip trees and vegetation from riverbanks in Herefordshire has had his prison term reduced on appeal.
Staffordshire Police
Friday, 19 May 2023
Naked jogger previously seen in the Peak District spotted after three-year break
Cheshire Police has previously appealed for information about reports of a man running around rural areas "with his crown jewels on show" or obscured by a "teeny tiny bum-bag".
South Yorkshire Police
Friday, 19 May 2023
Historical objects stolen from Kelham Island Museum as police launch appeal
A number of historical objects have been stolen from Kelham Island Museum, police said.
South Yorkshire Police
Friday, 19 May 2023
Poorly dogs found living in Barnsley cannabis farm as police seize animal hunting equipment
Poorly dogs found living in Barnsley cannabis farm and police seize animal hunting equipment
Kent Police
Friday, 19 May 2023
Artful plan to battle metal thieves at nature reserve
If metal thieves thought countryside gates were an easy target, they’d overlooked one thing – The Gate Appreciation Society and its 120,000 strong army of members.
Hampshire Constabulary
Wednesday, 17 May 2023
Appeal following spate of incidents involving wild birds in Hart and Rushmoor
Between Wednesday 12 April and Saturday 13 May, we have received four reports of groups of young people intentionally harming wild birds:
Durham Constabulary
Wednesday, 17 May 2023
Fly-tipper faces £1,400 bill after dumping rubbish on County Durham country lane
The court heard that in October last year, the council’s neighbourhood wardens were called to a fly-tip on a country lane between High Grange and Hunwick.
Kent Police
Wednesday, 17 May 2023
Appeal after teens steal cash and a cannonball from Deal Museum
Two teenage girls were seen “confidently walking” into Deal Museum before stealing a donation box and the real cannonball.
Wiltshire Police
Tuesday, 16 May 2023
Wiltshire Council slams 'stupid' fly-tipping in Swindon
Hundreds of pounds in fines have been given to Swindon fly-tippers as part of a council crackdown on the crime.
Avon & Somerset Constabulary
Monday, 15 May 2023
New constables are planned for the rural crime team, but will not join until autumn
Crime the team investigates ranges from theft of agricultural equipment, from chainsaws to tractors; theft of livestock; poaching and hare coursing; rural cannabis growing; wildlife, hunting, and animal rights crimes; to modern slavery offences.
West Midlands Police
Monday, 15 May 2023
Vandals destroy Pitt's Wood Quinton conservation project as police probe launched
A crowdfunding appeal has been set up after louts trashed the scene in 'wanton vandalism'
















