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Latest South Yorkshire Police Rural Crime Alerts
South Yorkshire Police
Friday, 1 December 2023
Poachers abandon dog as police probe hare coursing in Doncaster field
Suspected poachers abandoned their dog as police probed reports of hare coursing in a Doncaster field.
South Yorkshire Police
Wednesday, 29 November 2023
Farmer blasts ‘shambolic’ police response to poaching
A South Yorkshire farmer has slammed police for their “shambolic” response to a serious hare coursing incident on his farm.
South Yorkshire Police
Monday, 27 November 2023
Quad bike gangs rampage through fields as Doncaster police crack down
This is the astonishing moment a huge group of quad bikers rampaged through a farmers’ field in South Yorkshire as Doncaster police crack down on gangs bringing terror to the area.
South Yorkshire Police
Friday, 17 November 2023
‘Sitting duck’ farmers will be protected from crime rings
Big demand for farmers’ machinery in Europe - which has seen organised criminals target the town’s farms before evading the police - will be treated as a priority by rural crime officers.
South Yorkshire Police
Wednesday, 4 October 2023
Police find stolen JCB digger hidden in disused Doncaster farm buildings
Police have reunited a stolen digger with its owner after finding it hidden in disused farm buildings in Doncaster.
South Yorkshire Police
Tuesday, 3 October 2023
Doncaster Council reveals locals prosecuted for fly-tipping
City of Doncaster Council has named and shamed people who have been prosecuted for fly-tipping across the city in recent months.
South Yorkshire Police
Thursday, 14 September 2023
Sheffield horse theft: Mum offering £10,000 reward for return of stolen stallion Sheffield Boy
The devastated horse owner says her family is desparate for their prized horse to be returned after it was allegedly taken in the dead of night.
South Yorkshire Police
Friday, 1 September 2023
Images released after farmer’s livelihood destroyed
South Yorkshire Police have released images of three men they would like to speak to in connection to off-road bike offences and criminal damage.
South Yorkshire Police
Wednesday, 9 August 2023
South Yorkshire police welcome new 'neigh'-bour
New 'neigh'-bour for South Yorkshire Police
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
South Yorkshire Police
Saturday, 13 May 2023
Brook House Bridge dog attack Langsett: ‘Irresponsible’ owner blamed after sheep killed near Sheffield
‘Irresponsible’ dog owners have been blamed after a sheep was brutally attacked and killed in a South Yorkshire field.
South Yorkshire Police
Wednesday, 10 May 2023
Staffordshire bull terrier-type dog attacks sheep at Peak District beauty spot
The dog appears to have been dangerously out of control
South Yorkshire Police
Wednesday, 3 May 2023
Police and crime commissioner hosts events to tackle rural and farming crime across South Yorkshire
One event will take place in each district of South Yorkshire and will provide an opportunity to meet members of the Rural and Wildlife Crime Team, find out about their activities and raise issues of concern.
South Yorkshire Police
Wednesday, 19 April 2023
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.