Wiltshire Police Rural Crime Alerts
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Latest Wiltshire Police Rural Crime Alerts
Wiltshire Police
Tuesday, 21 March 2023
Crackdown called for on fly-tipping in Wiltshire
A crackdown on flytipping in Swindon and Wiltshire is being led by the region's Police and Crime Commissioner.
Wiltshire Police
Saturday, 11 March 2023
Calne police station to become base for Wiltshire rural crime team
Calne police station to become base for Wiltshire rural crime team
Wiltshire Police
Wednesday, 8 March 2023
Anti-hunt protest staged at Wiltshire Police HQ over PC's appointment
PC Knight is said to have posted photos of herself at both the Avon Vale and Beaufort hunts onto her personal Facebook page.
Wiltshire Police
Friday, 24 February 2023
Wiltshire PC 'hunting' row sparks protest outside Devizes HQ
ANTI-HUNTING activists are planning to stage a protest outside Wiltshire Police headquarters following allegations an officer had ties to two fox hunting groups.
Wiltshire Police
Tuesday, 21 February 2023
Uproar as Wiltshire Police appoint ‘banned’ hunt member as rural crime officer
The appointment of a rural crime officer at Wiltshire Police has sparked controversy online – after it was claimed that she is a member of a ‘banned’ hunt.
Wiltshire Police
Thursday, 16 February 2023
Mitsubishi and trailer driver fined for dangerous condition
The driver of a 4x4 towing a trailer full of sheep has been fined after being stopped by police in Wiltshire.
Wiltshire Police
Monday, 13 February 2023
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
Wiltshire Police
Friday, 10 February 2023
Fox hunt video in Wiltshire alleged to be Avon Vale Hunt
In the phone footage revealed by ITV News, people - alleged to be members of the Avon Vale Hunt - dig up a wild den in the countryside and retrieve a fox from it for their hounds to chase after.
Wiltshire Police
Monday, 17 October 2022
Two vintage tractors stolen from barn near Landford
Police are trying to locate two vintage tractors after they were stolen from a barn near Landford.
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.
Wiltshire Police
Tuesday, 11 October 2022
‘Facebook fly-tipper’ banned from driving and will have vehicle crushed
A 'FACEBOOK fly-tipper' has been banned from driving and will have his vehicle crushed.
Wiltshire Police
Saturday, 8 October 2022
GEA Farm Technologies (UK) Ltd fined after gas accident
A company that makes dairy and farm hygiene chemicals in Wiltshire has been fined after a large cloud of toxic gas was released into its factory.
Wiltshire Police
Monday, 3 October 2022
Wiltshire Police get new kit to tackle hare coursing problem
Wiltshire cut back on its rural team in recent years, but now Wiltshire's Police Commissioner Philip Wilkinson is determined to turn that tide with more officers and specialist kit.
Wiltshire Police
Friday, 16 September 2022
Suspicious incident near Amesbury results in horse put to sleep
Wiltshire Police's Rural Crime Team are reminding people to be vigilant but not to panic after the "suspicious incident" in the early hours of the night on Friday, September 9.
Wiltshire Police
Sunday, 11 September 2022
Traffic on A419 caused by Hay lorry crash
Miles of traffic built up on the A419 after a hay lorry was involved in an accident with another lorry.
