Rural crime

North Yorkshire Police's Jonathan Formstone said he had never encountered such loss to a property during his 10 years working in the force

Police issue warning as gangs target pregnant ewes and newborn lambs

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