A NOTIFICATION FROM OUR LOCAL PCSO, Wesley Ashbrook

As we are in the middle of the long, dark nights. We would like to remind everyone about the importance of reporting any suspicious activities, especially in the more rural locations.

THE IMPORTANCE OF REPORTING:

We urge members of the public to report any incidents of coursing / poaching by calling ☎️999 if in progress or reporting via 101 or on-line after the event.

You can pass on Important Intelligence via 101 alternatively if you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please do not approach those taking part in this activity but please try to obtain as much information as possible:

Location (consider WHAT3WORDS)

Vehicle involved (type/colour)

How many person/s involved descriptions.

Dogs / weapons involved.

Photos /video evidence can be helpful.

PLEASE REMEMBER DO NOT PUT YOURSELF AT ANY RISK!!

#RuralCrimeMatters #WildlifeCrimeMatters #OpGalileo

For the third time in almost as many weeks, there has been another incidence of a serious attack of sheep which has resulted in the loss of valued animals.

Two occurances were in Hardington Marsh and last night at the Manor Farm, North Perrott.

In all cases, dogs are the chief suspect and all incidences are reported as having taken place overnight.

Please report on 999 if you see a dog attack on stock or if you witness evidence of people “working” dogs at night.

When walking on farmland, please keep your dogs under close control and in sight at all times. An alarming rise in dogs attacking sheep in the North Perrott, Haselbury and Hardington areas has been reported over the last few years and the Police are involved in trying to aprehend those responsible.