Police to gain 'greater powers' to tackle livestock worrying

Rural groups have welcomed the Government’s Action Plan for Animal Welfare which could see police gain greater powers to tackle livestock worrying crimes.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Police to gain 'greater powers' to tackle livestock worrying

Rural groups have welcomed the Government's Action Plan for Animal Welfare which will see police gain greater powers to tackle livestock worrying crimes. The news was part of this week's Queen's Speech,...

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