Rural crime

"It’s pretty dark, but definitely a story worth telling”

FSA says concerns over fradulent movement of cattle documents led to police probe

Falkirk farmer Robert Baird pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering and failing to ensure the welfare of his border collie which was found in a trailer measuring approximately two by three metres, with a single small window obscured by mould

Cleveland Fire Brigade said a substantial number of livestock had been lost at the farm

Neal's Yard Dairy said it has had £300,000 worth of premium cheddar cheese stolen by someone impersonating a 'legitimate wholesale distributor'

Police said most of the sheep suffered significant bite marks to their throats, with two having drowned in a nearby canal

Vladut Boberschi was handed a 12-month community order with conditions to work 150 hours unpaid while receiving a £150 fine

"It's a living hell. People just think the countryside is a theme park"

"We will continue to share intelligence and resources, making it harder for criminals to operate across the region"

William McLean had been working at Killellan Park Farm in Campbeltown when he fell through the roof of a shed onto concrete flooring