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Second teenager arrested after car mowed 14 sheep down

Surrey Police

Friday, 26 January 2024

Second teenager arrested after car mowed 14 sheep down

A second teenager has been arrested by Surrey Police after fourteen lambs were killed by a car which drove onto a field.

Boy aged 15 arrested after 14 lambs killed in Surrey

Surrey Police

Wednesday, 24 January 2024

Boy aged 15 arrested after 14 lambs killed in Surrey

Surrey Police said the incident had caused considerable distress to the owner of the farm and the wider community

Car mows down sheep in Surrey field causing death of 14 lambs

Surrey Police

Monday, 22 January 2024

Car mows down sheep in Surrey field causing death of 14 lambs

Police are urging the public to come forward with more information after fourteen lambs were killed by a car which drove onto a field.

Couple banned from keeping dogs after police raid 'worst kennel' which fed them bread and fast food

Surrey Police

Monday, 25 September 2023

Couple banned from keeping dogs after police raid 'worst kennel' which fed them bread and fast food

A couple from Horley in Surrey have been given suspended prison sentences, after a court found they caused unnecessary suffering to multiple animals in their care.

Farmers left demoralised after vandals burn and slash bales

Surrey Police

Wednesday, 6 September 2023

Farmers left demoralised after vandals burn and slash bales

A farmer and his team have been left feeling demoralised after vandals caused more than £2,000 worth of damage to their farm in Surrey.

Man sentenced for hare coursing and breaching Criminal Behaviour Order in Crondall

Surrey Police

Thursday, 23 March 2023

Man sentenced for hare coursing and breaching Criminal Behaviour Order in Crondall

A man has been sentenced following an investigation by the Country Watch team into hare coursing in the Crondall area of Farnham.

‘Devastating cruelty’: suspended sentence for woman who neglected more than 100 horses and other animals

Surrey Police

Saturday, 27 August 2022

‘Devastating cruelty’: suspended sentence for woman who neglected more than 100 horses and other animals

“As a rural and wildlife crime officer for Surrey Police, I have witnessed some devastating acts of animal cruelty over the years. This was one of the most difficult cases I’ve seen,”

Sheep 'butchered' in Surrey field as police launch investigation to find culprit

Surrey Police

Wednesday, 27 July 2022

Sheep 'butchered' in Surrey field as police launch investigation to find culprit

Police are appealing for witnesses after a lamb was stolen and sheep “butchered” in a Dorking field. The incident involving the livestock occurred around the hamlet of Forest Green with officers from Surrey Police receiving a report about it on Friday (July 22).

Farmer who built 'cheeky' £1million castle ordered to demolish it after planning row

Surrey Police

Thursday, 30 June 2022

Farmer who built 'cheeky' £1million castle ordered to demolish it after planning row

A farmer who built a £1 million castle on his own land has been forced to demolish it.

Police warn Land Rover owners as thieves target Defender vehicles in Surrey

Surrey Police

Sunday, 3 April 2022

Police warn Land Rover owners as thieves target Defender vehicles in Surrey

Police have issued a warning to Land Rover owners in Surrey as they say thieves are likely to target Defenders. The four-wheel drive vehicles are reportedly 'highly desirable' to thieves.

Witness appeal following serious assault and catalytic converter theft

Surrey Police

Friday, 18 March 2022

Witness appeal following serious assault and catalytic converter theft

Police were called to Victoria Road in Staines just after 8pm last night (16 March) following several reports that a group of four men were stealing catalytic converters at the location. A man confronted the suspects and was attacked. He sustained serious facial injuries, including a suspected fractured eye socket, and injuries to his hand and fingers. He is currently receiving treatment in hospital, but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Zane Gbangbola: Parents denied testing of Chertsey land they suspect emitted toxic gas that killed son

Surrey Police

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

Zane Gbangbola: Parents denied testing of Chertsey land they suspect emitted toxic gas that killed son

The parents of a seven-year-old boy who died in the 2014 floods have been denied an investigation into the land next to their Chertsey home they suspect emitted toxic gas.

Pumpkin the pug puppy reunited with her family

Surrey Police

Tuesday, 1 March 2022

Pumpkin the pug puppy reunited with her family

We are really pleased to say that Pumpkin the stolen pug has now been returned to her fami

Witness appeal after livestock worrying in Dorking

Surrey Police

Tuesday, 1 March 2022

Witness appeal after livestock worrying in Dorking

We are appealing for witnesses after a livestock worrying took place in Dorking on Friday 2 July.

Disqualified driver sentenced for stealing cattle trailer

Surrey Police

Monday, 21 February 2022

Disqualified driver sentenced for stealing cattle trailer

A 31-year-old man from Oxford Road, Gerrard's Cross has been sentenced to six and a half months in prison for stealing a cattle trailer as well as driving while disqualified and without third party insurance.

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