Rural crime

Devon and Cornwall Police said members of the public had confronted those responsible for the incident, and one of the suspects was alleged to have been 'aggressive'

Kaleb Cooper becomes latest victim of rural crime as thieves make off with John Deere tractor and other equipment

Police have arrested two men for furthering questioning regarding the incident

Dorset Police Rural Crime Team said Shane Cooper had breached conditions of his Criminal Behaviour Order not to be on private land without prior written permission from the owner and not to enter any farm premises

This week from Farmers Guardian acting editor Katie Jones

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

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

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

Officers said they found dead cattle in cubicles or partially buried in areas where livestock had access

Police say information from farms is crucial for tackling these crimes