Rural crime

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said they were involved in a chase with a vehicle reportedly linked to hare coursing

Lincolnshire Police said they made a total of 32 arrests between September 2022 to March 2023 - hare coursing season - which was an increase of 400 per cent compared to the previous year

Derbyshire Constabulary said they had undertaken successful trials in Bolsover and would now introduce the schme across the county

Ninety seven per cent of respondents to a survey by The Countryside Alliance said rural crime was a ‘significant' issue in their community but 49 per cent did not think police took it seriously.

Avon and Somerset Police said they believe the breeds stolen were Suffolks, Border Leicesters and Cheviots

The farmer received £7,000 in compensation

22 pregnant ewes were killed in an attack by two American bully XL dogs earlier this year

Officers said the damage had left the farmer £2,000 out of pocket

Staffordshire Police's Rural Crime Team said the GPS was stolen from the Newborough area of Burton-on-Trent

Warwickshire Rural Crime Team said they had recovered 12 items including three tractors