National Rural Crime Unit recruits new officer to tackle livestock theft on farms

NFU Mutual said it has provided funds for the officer - specifically targeting livestock thefts - to join the National Rural Crime Unit

Chris Brayford
clock • 2 min read
NFU Mutual said livestock theft in the UK cost an estimated £2.7 million in 2022, up 8.7 per cent from the previous year
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NFU Mutual said livestock theft in the UK cost an estimated £2.7 million in 2022, up 8.7 per cent from the previous year

A new officer with a ‘wealth of experience' has been recruited to tackle livestock theft on farms and in rural communities. NFU Mutual has funded the position for a livestock theft officer to join the...

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