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Three hare coursers ordered to pay over £1,000 in fines
Three men have pleaded guilty to multiple hare coursing offences and have been ordered to pay over £1,000 in fines. On 5 November 2023, Humberside…
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UK's first police officer specialising in livestock theft announced
The UK's first police officer who specialises in livestock theft has been announced, as the latest figures show the crime has cost farmers £2.7…
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Take steps to protect farms from animal activists, lawyer says
Heightened vigilance and preventative measures on-farm are needed when dealing with the growing threat of animal activism, according to an expert…
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Derbyshire farmer bailed after burglary shooting death
A Derbyshire farmer who was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after he shot two men during a burglary has been bailed. Police were…
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Fatal loose dog attack leaves sheep farmer footing £2,000 bill
A loose dog which attacked and killed four ewes has left one Derbyshire farmer having to foot the cost of the crime, amounting to almost £2,000…
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New Police and Crime Commissioners urged to back farmers more
The NFU is urging new Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) to prioritise rural crime as incidents such as theft and hare coursing continue to plague…
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Majority of rural crime forces report regular sheep worrying cases
The vast majority of rural crime teams in the UK have reported an increase in dog attacks on sheep over recent years, according to a survey. The…
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Police make eight arrests after illegal rave on Suffolk farm
Police have made eight arrests following an illegal rave on farmland in Suffolk, which at its height saw 200 people attend. Suffolk Police closed…
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Farm shop crime warning as some see losses of over £200,000
Farm shop owners are being urged to stay vigilant after some rural retailers say they have lost up to £500,000 to crime incidents over the past 12…
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Four hare coursers to pay out £20,000 after destroying farmland
Four men have been ordered to pay out nearly £20,000 after they destroyed a farmer’s field while being equipped to go hare coursing. Eugene…
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