Rural crime

Tack marking allows items equipped to horses, such as saddles and bridles, to be identified.

Richard Leeson says "in terms of cruelty, you can't get any worse".

The illegal activity makes people in isolated communities feel "absolutely helpless", an MP says.

Wiltshire Police is launching Operation Gallop to combat the theft of equestrian equipment.

The party says the policy would be funded by scrapping Police and Crime Commissioners in England and Wales.

Ministers are making efforts to tackle growing rural crime but there are calls for more to be done.

Wiltshire PCC argues for tougher sentences

Paul Doherty and John Head were seen acting suspiciously on private land, a court hears.