Rural crime

South Yorkshire Police’s Motorcycle and Rural Crime Team said quad bikes had caused thousands of pounds in damages to farm fields

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

It follows a number of attacks on people and livestock XL Bully dogs

More than eight in 10 retailers have experienced crime in the last six months

The National Rural Crime Unit said: "These are horrific killings of livestock that are deeply worrying and I would urge anyone who can help with information to come forward

Dr Neil Hudson has been confirmed as chair of the meeting

North Wales Police have appealed to the public to seek more information about the attack

Ninety seven per cent of respondents to a survey by The Countryside Alliance said rural crime was a ‘significant' issue in their community but 49 per cent did not think police took it seriously.

22 pregnant ewes were killed in an attack by two American bully XL dogs earlier this year