Rural crime

Staffordshire Police said the farmer found animal blood at the scene

NFU Mutual said indications from this year's claims data suggested the cost of Defender theft was set to increase again in 2023

Lincolnshire Police warned dog owners after a 'spate' of incidents in the county

Gloucestershire Constabulary confirmed one sheep had been killed with another five expected to be humanely destroyed due to the extent of their injuries

"This is now the time of year where we see visiting criminals come to our area to hunt hares with dogs, a ‘barbaric sport' known as hare coursing"

Wrongfully accused livestock farmer awarded funds following sheep beheading claim

Fears of food fraud after search warrant executed

It follows a number of attacks on people and livestock XL Bully dogs

Police issue appeal for information about two bull semen tanks stolen from Northern Ireland farm

More than eight in 10 retailers have experienced crime in the last six months