Rural crime

Man arrested adding ring pulls, rubber gloves and plastic bags to food products

Kent Fire and Rescue Service said the cattle were rescued from a fire involving two agricultural barns and haystack

The RSPCA said the birds were found in 'appalling conditions'

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said they were involved in a chase with a vehicle reportedly linked to hare coursing

Lincolnshire Police said they made a total of 32 arrests between September 2022 to March 2023 - hare coursing season - which was an increase of 400 per cent compared to the previous year

Derbyshire Constabulary said they had undertaken successful trials in Bolsover and would now introduce the schme across the county

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.

Avon and Somerset Police said they believe the breeds stolen were Suffolks, Border Leicesters and Cheviots