Machinery dealership ram raided as 'scary' video circulates online

Officers said the group had used a cloned Citroen Relay van to gain entry to the firm which caused extensive structural damage to the building

Chris Brayford
clock • 1 min read
Derbyshire Constabulary's Rural Crime Team said B&B Tractors, in Buxton, was raided by a gang of 13 individuals on February 15. Police believe that the group were targetting the business for quad-bikes.
Image:

Derbyshire Constabulary's Rural Crime Team said B&B Tractors, in Buxton, was raided by a gang of 13 individuals on February 15. Police believe that the group were targetting the business for quad-bikes.

A machinery firm in Derbyshire has suffered extensive damage after a gang used a van to 'ram raid' the business for quad-bikes. Derbyshire Constabulary's Rural Crime Team said 13 individuals had rammed...

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

 

More on Rural crime

Police shoot 'dangerous' bull after it escapes from abattoir

Police shoot 'dangerous' bull after it escapes from abattoir

A bull was killed after it escaped from a meat processing facility on the Isle of Man. But did officers take the right course of action?

Chris Brayford
clock 15 October 2025 • 4 min read
Yeovil man ordered to pay over £300k for role in farm machinery thefts

Yeovil man ordered to pay over £300k for role in farm machinery thefts

Avon and Somerset Police said Harry Hollowell was able to live a 'luxurious lifestyle', which included driving expensive cars and being able to live in a large house, at the expense of hard-working farmers who had their machinery stolen

Chris Brayford
clock 13 October 2025 • 3 min read
Farmer loses nearly £30k in tractor scam

Farmer loses nearly £30k in tractor scam

Essex farmer Richard Bennett was forced to seek legal advice after a scam tractor advert cost him £30,000

clock 24 September 2025 • 3 min read