Rural crime

Dyfed-Powys Police said they are investigating two incidents involving a dog attack and the theft of livestock

Officers said two incidents in as many days had taken place at Middle Chase Farm in Bowerchalke

Cheshire Constabulary said Jonathan Sumner had used his phone while driving to view images and videos on Snapchat one minute before his tractor struck Helen Wickham and her son

Lewes Crown Court heard details regarding eight incidents of arson which had occurred on farmland between June 2021 and November 2021

Staffordshire Police said the farmer found animal blood at the scene

NFU Mutual said indications from this year's claims data suggested the cost of Defender theft was set to increase again in 2023

Lincolnshire Police warned dog owners after a 'spate' of incidents in the county

Gloucestershire Constabulary confirmed one sheep had been killed with another five expected to be humanely destroyed due to the extent of their injuries

"This is now the time of year where we see visiting criminals come to our area to hunt hares with dogs, a ‘barbaric sport' known as hare coursing"

Wrongfully accused livestock farmer awarded funds following sheep beheading claim