Rural crime1 day agoHare coursers flee after car nosedives into ditchHare coursing is an illegal blood sport involving dogs.1 day agoPeterborough3 days agoDucks shot dead and left in woodlandThe ducks' breasts had been removed, according to police.3 days agoWiltshire31 Dec 2024Men arrested after body of wild boar foundOfficers arrest two men on suspicion of wildlife offences after spotting a Jeep on a forest track.31 Dec 2024Gloucestershire24 Dec 2024Two arrested after equipment worth £250,000 foundInsp Andy Beeby says it will now work to return the equipment to their rightful owners.24 Dec 2024Essex8 Dec 2024Farming community 'traumatised' after burglariesSeveral farms in Mid Ulster have had high-value machinery stolen in recent months.8 Dec 2024Northern Ireland4 Dec 2024Police chief defends record amid rural 'crime wave'Dr Richard Lewis says policing is challenging but his team are "proactive" in tackling rural crime.4 Dec 2024Wales3 Dec 2024Eight arrested on suspicion of hare coursingPolice say the suspects were held after reports of dangerous driving and 4x4s gathering in fields.3 Dec 2024England21 Nov 2024Sheep thieves steal flock from livestock auctionPolice say men used someone else's details to 'pay' for 20 sheep before driving off with them.21 Nov 202413 Nov 2024Vehicles seized in rural crime crackdownPolice say a trailer was among the stolen items seized by officers during the operation.13 Nov 2024