Crime

Reward offered

The vehicle is a Isuzu D-Max 4x4, registration SJ21 AUW

Reward for stolen 4x4 offered after thieves hit four farms in overnight crime spree

Christopher Wright was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 35 years for the murder of Richard Dyson

Christopher Wright was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 35 years for the murder of Richard Dyson

Barnsley farmer jailed after murder victim hidden inside concrete-filled barrel

West Mercia Police has urged farmers to stay alert following reports of a suspected TikTok challenge encouraging people to start fires

West Mercia Police has urged farmers to stay alert following reports of a suspected TikTok challenge encouraging people to start fires

Mindless stupidity

Police warn farmers after hay bale fires linked to TikTok challenge

The damage to Russell Wagstaff's farm is estimated to cost around £30,000

The damage to Russell Wagstaff's farm is estimated to cost around £30,000

Four teenagers arrested after alleged arson attack on farmer's field

DeterTech's security systems combine remote monitoring, forensic marking and risk assessment to help protect farm machinery and equipment

DeterTech's security systems combine remote monitoring, forensic marking and risk assessment to help protect farm machinery and equipment

Layered security approach helping farmers tackle rising rural crime

The fire rapidly spread across fields in Woodthorpe

The fire rapidly spread across fields in Woodthorpe

Two girls arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with major field fire in York

Chief superintendent Gregg Banks

Chief superintendent Gregg Banks

10-year milestone

Police Scotland

Police Scotland-led group celebrates 10 years tackling rural crime

A worrying trend is rising and experts want action now

A worrying trend is rising and experts want action now

Rural crime rise a concern for Scotland's farmers and crofters, says MSP

Cost of rural crime falls 6% thanks to improved security

Cost of rural crime falls 6% thanks to improved security

Rural crime costs fall, but rising thefts paint mixed picture

Securing a farm is important

Securing a farm is important

Police advice on protecting farm machinery from thieves

North Yorkshire Police blurred the image of injuries caused to one sheep and called for dog owners to keep pets on leads near livestock

North Yorkshire Police blurred the image of injuries caused to one sheep and called for dog owners to keep pets on leads near livestock

Police issued a warning after sheep fatally attacked

Over half a million pounds has been defrauded by a staff member of a vegetable company

Over half a million pounds has been defrauded by a staff member of a vegetable company

Scottish farming business hit with £500,000 fraud by trusted manager

Peter Parker stole more than 650 sheep from a market in 2017 alone

Peter Parker stole more than 650 sheep from a market in 2017 alone

Farmer jailed after stealing hundreds of sheep from markets across the UK

At an inspection, pigs were found with no bedding or wallow

At an inspection, pigs were found with no bedding or wallow

Farming family banned from keeping animals after welfare offences

Two men have been arrested after a tractor crashed into a house in Middlesbrough

Two men have been arrested after a tractor crashed into a house in Middlesbrough

Two men arrested after tractor crashes into front of house

Sheep Farmer Tom Biela who had 35 sheep killed after a dog attack

Sheep Farmer Tom Biela who had 35 sheep killed after a dog attack

Farmer whose 35 sheep died in dog attack says fine doesn't cover 'massive loss'

The rural crime team with on of the horses

The rural crime team with on of the horses

Police investigation

'Devastating' Horse dies and another injured in horror attack

John Price caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to the river Lugg in Kingsland

John Price caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to the river Lugg in Kingsland

Six years on - how razed riverbank that saw farmer jailed looks now

Police said their operation aimed to keep strategic roads open while allowing peaceful protest over rising fuel costs

Police said their operation aimed to keep strategic roads open while allowing peaceful protest over rising fuel costs

Police Service of Northern Ireland

PSNI issues fines after fuel protest convoys block key routes

Ann Maidment, director of CLA South West with Beau Vine

Ann Maidment, director of CLA South West with Beau Vine

Application anguish

Country Land and Business Association

Wiltshire cow granted waste licence, exposing loophole for fly‑tippers

Paul Jones and some of his sheep which were injured in a previous attack

Paul Jones and some of his sheep which were injured in a previous attack

Farmer who experienced horrific dog attack speaks about livestock worrying law

Police tackle rural crime in Cumbria

Police tackle rural crime in Cumbria

Rural Crime Alert

Police step up fight against rural crime after rise in vehicle thefts

NSA chief executive Phil Stocker said the results highlight a clear disconnect

NSA chief executive Phil Stocker said the results highlight a clear disconnect

Keep Dogs Controlled

National Sheep Association (NSA)

Dog owners urged to take responsibility as NSA ramps up sheep worrying campaign

Humberside Police said seized the Mazda and the driver was reported for traffic offences

Humberside Police said seized the Mazda and the driver was reported for traffic offences

Police swoop on vehicle during livestock sale crackdown

Please be aware that dogs should not be loose or beyond the control of the owner whilst walking in the countryside.

Please be aware that dogs should not be loose or beyond the control of the owner whilst walking in the countryside.

Multiple six-week-old lambs seriously injured by loose dog

New government guidance could see vehicles used in fly-tipping seized and crushed, as councils are urged to tackle illegal waste dumping in rural areas

New government guidance could see vehicles used in fly-tipping seized and crushed, as councils are urged to tackle illegal waste dumping in rural areas

Country Land and Business Association

‘Fields of waste’ - farmers back new powers to seize fly‑tipping vehicles

Plumpton College

Plumpton College

College Statement

College's full statement after former students sentenced for blowing up sheep

Oakley Hollands, left, and Leighton Ashby, right

Oakley Hollands, left, and Leighton Ashby, right

Former students sentenced for 'barbaric' killing of a sheep which they blew up

Sheep worrying is a serious issue

Sheep worrying is a serious issue

National Sheep Association (NSA)

National Sheep Association launches 2026 Sheep Worrying Awareness Week campaign

The restrictions have been put in place after an eagle was feared shot (stock pic)

The restrictions have been put in place after an eagle was feared shot (stock pic)

Borders landowners' gun licences suspended after eagle feared shot

The incident comes at a time of year when reports of livestock worrying typically rise, particularly in areas where public footpaths run through fields used for grazing.

The incident comes at a time of year when reports of livestock worrying typically rise, particularly in areas where public footpaths run through fields used for grazing.

Dog attack on in-lamb ewes sparks warning to walkers

Photos from the blockade of Tesco and Asda depots

Photos from the blockade of Tesco and Asda depots

Farmers’ Stand

Farmers do not rule out further action after blockade of Tesco and Asda depots

A survey of farmers from the National Sheep Association found that almost four in five (87%) sheep farmers have experienced a dog attack on their flock in the past year

A survey of farmers from the National Sheep Association found that almost four in five (87%) sheep farmers have experienced a dog attack on their flock in the past year

Farmer speaks out after 'devastating' attacks on sheep

Dog attack leaves 35 sheep dead and 14 injured on Suffolk farm

Dog attack leaves 35 sheep dead and 14 injured on Suffolk farm

Dog Attack Charges

Woman faces charges after dogs kill 35 sheep and injure 14 on farm

The animals were being housed at Thorabella Farm in Dallas, near Forres (stock pic)

The animals were being housed at Thorabella Farm in Dallas, near Forres (stock pic)

Capybaras Missing

Scottish farm owners ‘devastated’ after capybaras ‘stolen’ from enclosure

Treve Young, 52, of Lower Spargo Farm, Mabe Burnthouse, appeared before Plymouth Magistrates’ Court

Treve Young, 52, of Lower Spargo Farm, Mabe Burnthouse, appeared before Plymouth Magistrates’ Court

Illegal Waste Penalty

Farmer handed suspended prison sentence for operating illegal waste site

Cows on the coast path

Cows on the coast path

Farmer fined after cow attacks left walkers fearing for their lives

Spencer Campbell's Ferguson tractor which was found hidden behind old bales of straw at Battisford

Spencer Campbell's Ferguson tractor which was found hidden behind old bales of straw at Battisford

Farmer turns sleuth to recover 'stolen' Fergie tractor hidden behind straw bales

NSA chief executive Phil Stocker said the changes should give farmers greater confidence that reports will be acted upon promptly and taken seriously by authorities.

NSA chief executive Phil Stocker said the changes should give farmers greater confidence that reports will be acted upon promptly and taken seriously by authorities.

Keep Dogs on Leads

National Sheep Association (NSA)

New livestock worrying law gives police stronger powers to tackle dog attacks

New livestock worrying law gives police stronger powers to tackle dog attacks

New livestock worrying law gives police stronger powers to tackle dog attacks

Stronger Dog Laws

Dog owners face tougher penalties as updated livestock worrying law comes into force

New law gives police more power to act on dog attacks on livestock

New law gives police more power to act on dog attacks on livestock

Protecting Stock

New livestock worrying law passed as police get stronger powers to tackle dog attacks

Dog owners are to face unlimited fines if pets worry sheep, alpacas or llamas

Dog owners are to face unlimited fines if pets worry sheep, alpacas or llamas

Unlimited Fines

Dog owners to face unlimited fines if pets worry sheep, alpacas or llamas

A new national strategy to tackle rural crime has been announced

A new national strategy to tackle rural crime has been announced

Rural Crime Alert

New strategy aims to tackle organised crime gangs targeting UK farms

Councillor Alastair Redman highlights the urgent need to tackle rural crime in Scotland

Councillor Alastair Redman highlights the urgent need to tackle rural crime in Scotland

Stop Rural Crime

Call for stronger action as rural crime continues to hit Scotland’s communities

Jo Hales on the stolen quad. Inset: with partner Michael Wilson, The King’s Guide to Morecambe Bay

Jo Hales on the stolen quad. Inset: with partner Michael Wilson, The King’s Guide to Morecambe Bay

‘It’s all been taken away’ - Business owner's heartbreak after £10k farm burglary

Police appeal for help after 100 sheep were stolen from farmland

Police appeal for help after 100 sheep were stolen from farmland

Police suspect someone with 'industry knowledge' after 100 sheep are stolen

Warning to dog owners

Warning to dog owners

Police appeal after large number of lambs found dead in a field

A Cleveland Police vehicle

A Cleveland Police vehicle

Farm Fire Arrests

Boys, 11 and 12, arrested after fire rips through hay bales and causes £10k in damage

Richard Bennett lost nearly £30,000 to a tractor scam

Richard Bennett lost nearly £30,000 to a tractor scam

Essex farmer warns after losing £30,000 in fake tractor deal

North Wales Police have launched an appeal following a sheep attack near Llangollen.

North Wales Police have launched an appeal following a sheep attack near Llangollen.

dog kills sheep

Police seek information after sheep killed in 'vicious' attack

Riverside Orchard in Stirling, where community growers have introduced methods to prevent people taking fruit

Riverside Orchard in Stirling, where community growers have introduced methods to prevent people taking fruit

Stop Orchard Theft

Orchard owners devastated as bad apples steal fruit

Police have appealed for information after 90 sheep, valued at £20,000, were stolen near Auchterarder, Perthshire

Police have appealed for information after 90 sheep, valued at £20,000, were stolen near Auchterarder, Perthshire

Police seek witnesses after 90 sheep stolen near Auchterarder

Lorna Paterson, PC Mike Urquhart, Sandy Tulloch, Chief Inspector George Nixen, Wullie Tulloch, and David Greer at Waulkmill Farm during NFU Scotland's Rural Crime meeting

Lorna Paterson, PC Mike Urquhart, Sandy Tulloch, Chief Inspector George Nixen, Wullie Tulloch, and David Greer at Waulkmill Farm during NFU Scotland's Rural Crime meeting

Police urge farmers to report rural crime threats

The SAME 130 that was destroyed in an arson attack in Enniskillen yesterday.

The SAME 130 that was destroyed in an arson attack in Enniskillen yesterday.

Northern Ireland

Farmer 'devastated' after tractor destroyed in arson attack