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Latest Wiltshire Police Rural Crime Alerts
Wiltshire Police
Saturday, 3 September 2022
Nore Marsh Road traffic update as tractor hit telegraph pole
The fire service reported that the trailer was loaded with 20 tonnes of hay when the tractor towing it hit the telegraph pole.
Wiltshire Police
Thursday, 18 August 2022
Hay baler fire in Sixpenny Handley near Salisbury
Fire crews have shared a video showing them tackling a baler on fire in a field near Salisbury.
Wiltshire Police
Tuesday, 16 August 2022
Wiltshire Police urge the public to report suspected fox hunting by calling 999
In a statement, Wiltshire Police said: “If you see a fox hunt in progress, please call 999 and if possible provide the location using What3Words, and details of the numbers of people and dogs involved as well as the direction they are heading.
Wiltshire Police
Saturday, 13 August 2022
Gangs stream hare coursing on dark web
Mr Wilkinson said: "Hare coursing, which happens a lot here, is normally done by serious organised crime gangs and they bet tens of thousands of pounds at a time.
Wiltshire Police
Friday, 12 August 2022
Suspicious van driven at night on farm had 'broken down', occupants tell police
However, officers discovered that the driver had no licence and was driving the vehicle uninsured
Wiltshire Police
Wednesday, 3 August 2022
Grain self-combusts in dryer in Stratton on the Fosse
Around 25 tonnes of grain had to be emptied onto a tractor and trailer, under the supervision of the crews.
Wiltshire Police
Wednesday, 3 August 2022
Barn fire near Luckington and Acton Turville
The fire service was called at 7.40pm with reports of a barn stacked with bales on fire at Hebden Farm off the B4040 between Luckington and Acton Turville.
Wiltshire Police
Monday, 18 July 2022
Dog kills sheep on Chippenham farm
On the morning of 12 June, a valuable Texel ram was viciously attacked by what is believed to be a large dog.
Wiltshire Police
Friday, 15 July 2022
Arrests after Malmesbury Abbey arson and tractor theft
A group of young teenagers have been arrested in connection to the theft of tractors and quad bikes near Malmesbury.
Wiltshire Police
Wednesday, 13 July 2022
Ram and ewe killed after 'vicious attacks'
A RAM and a sheep have been killed after 'vicious attacks' by what are believed to be large dogs.
Wiltshire Police
Wednesday, 13 July 2022
Man and woman arrested after series of rural burglaries in Wiltshire
The arrests come after a joint investigation by Wiltshire Police and Dorset Police, who have been investigating a number of non-dwelling burglaries, including in and around the south of Wiltshire and the A36 corridor around Warminster.
Wiltshire Police
Wednesday, 13 July 2022
Firefighters tackle "large field fire" in Wareham
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Services were sent to the fire in Bere Road, Wareham just after 2pm on Monday, July 11.
Wiltshire Police
Monday, 11 July 2022
Wildfire on Salisbury Plain impacted by 'risk of unexploded ordnance'
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service says the fire, near Urchfont, is a "controlled burn".
Wiltshire Police
Saturday, 9 July 2022
50 firefighters battle blaze at Salisbury Plain
A spokesperson from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue confirmed that approximately 50 firefighters from crews from Salisbury, Pewsey, Devizes, Wilton, Sturminster Newton, Shaftesbury, Mere, Warminster, Hamworthy, Ludgershall and supporting crews from Hampshire attended.
Wiltshire Police
Friday, 8 July 2022
Teens arrested for stealing quad bikes and tractors
Four teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of stealing quad bikes and tractors in Malmesbury.
















