51AVÊÓÆµ

Officers target criminals who cause 'severe' psychological impact on farmers' health and well-being

"We will continue to share intelligence and resources, making it harder for criminals to operate across the region"

Chris Brayford
clock • 1 min read
Inspector Dan Ashfield of Avon and Somerset's Rural Crime Team, said crime had placed a 'severe' psychological impact on farmers' health and well-being.
Image:

Inspector Dan Ashfield of Avon and Somerset's Rural Crime Team, said crime had placed a 'severe' psychological impact on farmers' health and well-being.

Five police units from across the South West of England have discussed the impact rural crime can have on farming communities. Officers from Avon and Somerset Police, alongside rural crime teams from...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Rural crime

Farmer fined more than £12,000 after cows attack walkers

Farmer fined more than £12,000 after cows attack walkers

HSE investigators said Cornish livestock owner failed to take action to remove the cattle or control risks

clock 19 December 2025 • 3 min read
Farmer found dead after reversing tractor into pond

Farmer found dead after reversing tractor into pond

Police rushed to a farm in Kent after a report of a submerged tractor in an area of water

clock 17 December 2025 • 1 min read
Work to tackle contamination threats at illegal tipping site in Kidlington is underway says EA

Work to tackle contamination threats at illegal tipping site in Kidlington is underway says EA

The investigation into the illegal waste dumping continues after an arrest was made earlier in the week. Now multi-agency work aims to prevent further environmental threats to the surrounding land and waterway

clock 30 November 2025 • 2 min read