Plant machinery returns to farmer after being stolen in Dorset last year

Police said rural crime had 'serious consequences' on the farming community

clock • 1 min read
Officers recovered stolen machinery from the Broadswinter area in West Dorset (Dorset Police Rural Crime Team)
Image:

Officers recovered stolen machinery from the Broadswinter area in West Dorset (Dorset Police Rural Crime Team)

Stolen machinery worth thousands of pounds has been recovered by officers in Dorset. Dorset Police Rural Crime Team said stolen Manitou machinery and a Massey Ferguson tractor had been tracked to...

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

 

fg buy and sell
VIEW ADVERT

CASEIH AXIAL FLOW 7150

CASEIH AXIAL FLOW 7150

VIEW ADVERT
£POA
VIEW ADVERT

CASEIH AXIAL FLOW 6150

CASEIH AXIAL FLOW 6150

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

More on Rural crime

Farmer distressed after criminals create giant spider-like figure in crops
Rural crime

Farmer distressed after criminals create giant spider-like figure in crops

Dorset Police Rural Crime Team said the incident has led to crop damage and significant financial losses to the farmer

Chris Brayford
clock 10 July 2025 • 1 min read
Rural crime policy steps up protection for farmers
Rural crime

Rural crime policy steps up protection for farmers

Welsh Government says greater collaboration wil help to tackle rising crime costs

Jane Thynne
clock 10 July 2025 • 2 min read
Farmers' testimonies crucial in progression of livestock worrying Bill
Take the lead

Farmers' testimonies crucial in progression of livestock worrying Bill

The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill is getting closer to being passed into legislation, and farmers have been praised for sharing what can often be difficult and heartbreaking experiences on the issue

Chris Brayford
clock 07 July 2025 • 6 min read