RSPB calls for tighter regulations over pesticides

THE RSPB has called for tighter regulations regarding the use of pesticides after a gamekeeper was convicted for a host of rural offences.

Cambs Police deal with six men hare coursing near Ramsey

Cambridgeshire Police have issued dispersal orders, and community protection warnings to six men hare coursing near Ramsey.

Fox deaths in Winslow treated as suspicious by police

POLICE are currently investigation the ‘suspicious’ death of two foxes found in close proximity of each other in Winslow.

Norfolk herbicide theft sparks rural crime warning for farms

Farmers and agrochemical dealers were warned to be on their guard after "well-organised" thieves stole a large quantity of herbicides from a Norfolk storage building.

Man sentenced for animal cruelty offence

Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a man has been sentenced for an animal cruelty offence in Chieveley, Berkshire.

Four arrested on suspicion of hunting with dogs near Market Drayton

Police tackling rural crime have appealed for assistance after four men were arrested near Market Drayton on suspicion of illegally hunting.

Man sentenced for wildlife and firearm offences

A man has been sentenced at court for wildlife and firearms offences in Dorset following a multi-agency investigation led by rural crime officers.

Three men charged in connection with hare coursing – Letcombe Bassett, Oxfordshire

Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, three men have been charged in connection with hare coursing near Letcombe Bassett, Oxfordshire.

Dead otter found in Northamptonshire to be sent to Cardiff for post-mortem

A dead otter found near a Northamptonshire village is to be sent to Cardiff to try and establish how it died.

Burnley man filmed two dogs fighting a badger

Mobile phone footage revealed an “absolutely horrific” film of a man illegally fighting two dogs with a badger.

Police investigate as mammal and wild bird shot and killed

WEST YORKSHIRE Police’s Wildlife and Rural Crime Unit has had a busy month so far, after attending a number of incidents where people caused harm to animals.

Information appeal following circulation of video appearing to show wildlife offences

Video circulated in the media and shared to Wiltshire Police appears to show offences taking place
Appeal to members of public for support in identifying those in the footage
We are actively investigating the circumstances depicted

Norfolk: Police catch men equipped for hare coursing

A car has been seized by police after officers stopped four men suspected of being involved in an illegal bloodsport.

Police report a number of poaching incidents on Exmoor

Avon and Somerset Police said: "There have been a number of poaching incidents reported recently around the Dulverton/Hawkridge/Ashwick areas.

Police step up patrols after reports of wildlife poaching

POLICE are stepping up patrols in a number of Warrington villages after reports of wildlife poaching.