Police called as ‘dead lambs found in west Dorset field’

They were able to contact the farmer and the necessary treatment was given to those animals, according to the rural crime team.

Stolen Mercedes leads police to rural chop shop where officers find more nicked vehicles

The search for a stolen Mercedes in Staffordshire ended up uncovering more missing vehicles at a chop shop.

‘Rambo’ knife found on man fleeing police in March, Cambs

Officers from the Rural Crime Action Team saw the male who is known to them walk past the car park yesterday afternoon (Wednesday).

Police seize dozens of animals in Chichester amid welfare concerns

Dozens of animals have been seized from an address following reports they were being kept in unsuitable conditions.

Fish die-off in Richmond rivers attributed to vandals

Police have launched an investigation into what caused a pollution leak that killed thousands North Yorkshire fish last week.

Two people hospitalised after double decker bus overturns on rural road

Two people have been hospitalised after the double-decker bus they were riding on toppled over on a rural road.

Father and son in court over illegal waste site in Cornwall

Both men admitted offences relating to running a waste site at their former home at The Paddocks on St Stephen’s Road in Sticker, without a permit.

Video shows terrifying moment a farmer narrowly escapes after being attacked by cow

A Penrith farmer has issued a stark warning after posting a video showing the terrifying moment his wife is attacked by a rampaging cow.

Stolen Denbighshire agriculture equipment returned to owners

STOLEN agricultural equipment from three rural Denbighshire farms has been returned to the owners.

Major land-search near Corby after 'riderless horse' reported to police

Police say they’ve not been able to locate the horse.

Wantage's neighbourhood watch team catch drink driver

Wantage Neighbourhood Team have been out this evening supported by the rural crime team and the rural community.

Police ask people to remain vigilant after thefts in the Cotswolds

Rural crime thefts are often from farms, woodland and domestic rural locations as well as building sites, and range from sit-on mowers and quad bikes up to very large plant and construction machinery.
There are a number of measures you can take to deter thieves, prevent your property being taken and to get it back safely if it is.

Animals seized from Pembrokeshire farm and man arrested

ALMOST 100 animals have been seized from a Pembrokeshire farm due to concerns over animal welfare, and a man has been arrested.

Police chief bans officers who have links to hunting despite attending them himself

A Tory Police and Crime Commissioner has been accused by the Countryside Alliance of not understanding his own anti-hunting rules.

Powys police launch search for culprits who stole sheep

Dyfed-Powys Police have appealed for information after the theft of multiple sheep from a field in the county.

Saundersfoot cockle picking concerns arise again

As well as members of the local neighbourhood policing team being present, other agencies included - Fisheries, Rural crime officers, Port health, Border force, and Gang masters labour abuse authority. Pembrokeshire County Council were also involved, from a food safety standpoint.

Rampaging bull shot dead after 'charging at people' near school

Police said the decision was made to shoot the animal to stop someone being seriously hurt

North Yorkshire Police launch appeal for information following theft of bikes from garage in Ripon

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information about a burglary that occurred in Ripon earlier this week.

ATTEMPT BURGLARY

THIEVES TRYING TO STEAL METAL AND ENTERING ENGINEERING SHEDS

Thief jailed after stealing trailer worth more than £1,000 from Northumberland farm

A man has been jailed for stealing a livestock trailer worth more than £1,000 from a farm track in Northumberland.

Man arrested following theft of 14 cattle from Anglesey farm

A man has been arrested following the theft of fourteen cows from a farm on Anglesey, police have confirmed.

Appeal after more than 400 tree saplings stolen

We received reports of tree saplings stolen from a premises off Dosthill Road between Saturday (8 April) and Wednesday (12 April).

Police appeal after 18 stolen bikes recovered in Highcliffe

An appeal has now been issued by Dorset Police in an attempt to reunite the bikes with their owners.

Quad bike gang on killing spree run over deer, badgers and hares, say South Yorkshire police

Thugs on quad bikes ran over a deer in the latest of a spate killings having a ‘devastating affect on our countryside,’ South Yorkshire police say.​​​​​​​

Barn fire on farm Winterborne Stickland Blandford Forum

A fire broke out in a barn on a farm near Blandford Forum on Staurday night (April 15).

1000 litres of fuel stolen near Dufftown

POLICE have encouraged rural communities to protect their fuel after a major fuel theft by Dufftown.

Man arrested after three horses stabbed

We were called to an address near Willowbank in Fazeley at 8.04am on Sunday (16 April) following reports that three horses had been found with multiple stab wounds.

Man jailed after breaching community order – Bidford

Subsequent searches were carried out by the Rural Crime Team at an associated site, and further machinery was recovered.

Youths start deliberate grass fire in Coatham Marsh area of Redcar

A group of youths deliberately set fire to grassland within yards of a community fire station before fleeing the scene.

Stolen van seized by Dorset Police Rural Crime Team

POLICE seized a stolen van allegedly used to help commit a Dorset burglary in what was a busy shift for the force's rural crime team.

Appeal after Burstall church break-in

Police are appealing for information after a brass cross and lectern were stolen from St Mary’s Church in Burstall, near Hadleigh.

Heartbreak at Leeds park as 'evil' thugs destroy swans' nest and smash eggs

West Yorkshire Police's Wildlife and Rural Crime team attended the scene and found all the breeding pair's eggs had been smashed.

Chester-le-Street fly tipper fined £348 for dumping waste on Delaval

CCTV footage of the area showed a flat bed van driving up the street, where a man got out of the vehicle and removed the waste before driving away.

Arson attempt after paraffin is poured inside Swanage train carriage

A spokesperson for Dorset Police’s rural crime team said: “This incident has deeply upset workers and volunteers at Swanage Railway Station who work extremely hard to maintain these carriages which bring so much joy to the public.

Pregnant sheep stolen from East Staffordshire farm

Five ewes that are due to lamb soon were stolen overnight from a village in East Staffordshire. The sheep were taken between 11pm and 5am overnight on between Friday night and Saturday morning, April 7 and 8.

Men fined over £2000 for unlawfully disposing waste in Nenthead

Two men have been fined over £2000 for unlawfully disposing waste on a farm without a permit.

BMW in Oxfordshire village seized by Thames Valley Police

A driver had their BMW taken away from them yesterday after Thames Valley Police’s rural crime taskforce found they did not have insurance.

Two arrested after 'quad bike burglary' near Bicester

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of stealing three quad bikes, police have said.

Blackpool seagull: is the picture of a man dragging the bird on a dog lead real, did the seagull die and has the man been arrested?

“Like all wild birds, gulls, their chicks and their nests are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

Keith sheep worrying incident sees 73-year-old man charged after four lambs die

A 73-year-old man has been charged after a sheep worrying incident in Moray resulted in the death of four lambs.