Rural crime

The National Rural Crime Unit said: "These are horrific killings of livestock that are deeply worrying and I would urge anyone who can help with information to come forward

Police said farmers should remain vigilant following the incident

Veterinary surgeon and MP Dr Neil Hudson has also reaffirmed his support for a ban on the breed of dog

Officers said the suspect drove up a track to gain access to the farm before leaving the scene with the stolen pigs

Lincolnshire Police said a 34-year-old man from Daventry had been arrested on suspicion of burglary and theft of a GPS tractor unit from a farm in Cumbria

Nottinghamshire Police said they executed a warrant at the farm in Worksop and found seven vehicles - believed to be stolen - including BMWs, Mercedes, Land Rovers and a Jaguar

Dr Neil Hudson has been confirmed as chair of the meeting

North Wales Police have appealed to the public to seek more information about the attack

Humberside Police said the case sent a 'clear message' it would not tolerate hare coursing in the county