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Other Rural Crime Alerts
Dorset Police
Wednesday, 19 October 2022
South Dorset Hunt man fined for fox hunting
A Dorset huntsman has been found guilty of fox hunting after two foxes were killed by hounds.
Norfolk Constabulary
Wednesday, 19 October 2022
Suffolk woman arrested after milk poured over M&S employees during protest
It is also understood that milk was poured over two Marks & Spencer employees after they challenged the protestors.
National
Wednesday, 19 October 2022
Approach to many waste crimes closer to ‘decriminalisation’, MPs warn
Waste crime is attracting organised criminals who see fines as a ‘business expense’, committee says.
Sussex Police
Tuesday, 18 October 2022
Man rescued after being stuck in flooded ditch overnight near Pevensey
A man was rescued by emergency service crews after being stuck in a flooded ditch overnight near Pevensey, according to police.
Essex Police
Monday, 17 October 2022
Uttlesford: Three stopped by rural officers on suspicion of trespassing in pursuit of game
Officers from our Rural Engagement Team today, Saturday 15 October 2022, stopped three people in the Uttlesford District on suspicion of trespassing in pursuit of game.
Northamptonshire Police
Monday, 17 October 2022
Anglian Water fined more than £1.2 million after allowing pollution to kill wildlife
The list of the water company’s failures included reporting delays, faulty screening and a general breakdown in planning and maintenance
Devon & Cornwall Police
Saturday, 15 October 2022
Abattoir in Devon Dunbia (UK) fined after guard injured
The 63-year-old security guard, who was working for an independent security company, was on duty at the gated entrance of the Dunbia (UK) abattoir at Hatherleigh, near Okehampton, Devon early on the morning of November 29, 2018.
Gloucestershire Constabulary
Friday, 14 October 2022
People pay dozens of thousands in fines for littering in Gloucester
In July 2019, the council entered into a contract on a trial basis with 3GS to provide a service to tackle environmental crime, including littering and fly-tipping. This agreement was cost neutral in that the operational costs were met through the payment of fines.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Friday, 14 October 2022
Verdict in trial of alleged rape in Church Street car park, Falmouth
A foreign farm worker accused of raping a woman in Falmouth has been cleared at Truro Crown Court following a third trial.
Wales - Gwent Police
Friday, 14 October 2022
Fly-tipper urged to claim benefits by sympathetic magistrates
A father-of-two has been urged to claim benefits by magistrates after he was convicted of fly-tipping
Wiltshire Police
Friday, 14 October 2022
More than three tonnes of litter collected across just small part of Wiltshire
Over three tonnes of litter have been collected in the south and west of Wiltshire and on the A429 in Malmesbury.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Thursday, 13 October 2022
Barn fire near South Brent proves challenge
Fire engines from Buckfastleigh, Ashburton and Ivybridge were sent together with a water carrier from Plympton.
Warwickshire Police
Thursday, 13 October 2022
Flames tear through barn amid 'worrying' spate of Warwickshire farm fires
Police say a 'worrying' trend of devastating barn fires is emerging across parts of Warwickshire. The Warwickshire Rural Crime Team says a number of farms in the south of the county have been targeted.
Avon & Somerset Constabulary
Thursday, 13 October 2022
Stillmans abattoir fine for food safety and hygiene breaches
A SLAUGHTER house on the outskirts of Taunton faces a court bill of nearly £50,000 after it was found guilty of breaching food safety and hygiene laws.
Essex Police
Wednesday, 12 October 2022
Man accused of dumping milk in protests pleads not guilty to criminal damage
The court heard they each allegedly took a basket with 20 bottles of milk to a value of £38 and emptied their contents on to goods and the carpet at the store.
















