Rural crime

Public and landowners urged to be vigilant as dry weather sparks major incidents

Meat destined for pet food was being entered into human food chain

Officers have also arrested a man after 75 sheep were stolen from a farm in Newcastle Emlyn

Will new funding be enough to support farming and rural communities from crime?

Sir Ed said the Government must act immediately to stop criminal gangs from 'attacking' farmers

Lisa Smart, Lib Dem MP for Hazel Grove and Party spokesperson on Home Affairs, said it was 'unacceptable' that the Government's Crime and Policing Bill had not once addressed rural crime

Animal feed manufacturer AB Agri was fined £566,000 and ordered to pay costs of £6,410 after blender operative Bartosz Gaj sustained a life-changing injury at work

One ewe had to be put to sleep due to the extent of her injuries from the dog attack, while another ewe, which had been carrying twins, also died. Police said the incident could lead to more ewes miscarrying lambs

Derbyshire Constabulary has responded to livestock worrying incidents which led to dogs being shot and sheep being left with 'horrendous' injuries

Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team said 'irresponsible' dog owners should be reminded that they frequently issue criminal cautions and will send cases of livestock worrying to the courts when deemed appropriate