Police condemn 'inconsiderate' neighbours who damaged farmer's fence for a 'small gathering'

PCSO Kim Bowyer said she wondered how the neighbour would feel had the roles been reversed

Chris Brayford
clock • 1 min read
Police said they were investigating an incident of criminal damage at a farm in Bosley due to a broken fence
Image:

Police said they were investigating an incident of criminal damage at a farm in Bosley due to a broken fence

A farmer's fence was destroyed by an ‘inconsiderate' neighbour who wanted to gain access to a small gathering from a residential property. Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team said they attended a farm...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Rural crime

Farmer fined more than £12,000 after cows attack walkers
Rural crime

Farmer fined more than £12,000 after cows attack walkers

HSE investigators said Cornish livestock owner failed to take action to remove the cattle or control risks

Jane Thynne
clock 19 December 2025 • 3 min read
Farmer found dead after reversing tractor into pond
Rural crime

Farmer found dead after reversing tractor into pond

Police rushed to a farm in Kent after a report of a submerged tractor in an area of water

Mia Willemsen
clock 17 December 2025 • 1 min read
EA under fire for failing to disclose presence of Kidlington waste site at Lords inquiry
Rural crime

EA under fire for failing to disclose presence of Kidlington waste site at Lords inquiry

Chair of the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee demands answers after several sites failed to be discussed

Jane Thynne
clock 05 December 2025 • 3 min read