Farm & Equine Only County
Alert From Leicestershire Police – Tractor Stolen
This Massey Ferguson 135 was stolen sometime between 23 July 2018 and 06 August 2018, off Sacheverell Way in Groby. This is an older photo but it is the same vehicle. Since this image was taken, the 135 has faded slightly. The front bucket arms were on the tractor but were removed before the theft.…
Read MoreRural Watch and Police Commissioner at Fillongley Show
Warks Rural Watch will be at Fillongley Show this weekend on Sunday (12/8/18) with Warwickshire Police. Come along and meet the team, see the off road bikes, drone and other equipment. The Warwickshire PCC, Philip Seccombe, will be on the stand from 10am to 12 noon to chat to people, plus local officers. We look…
Read MoreWarning About The Dangers of Swimming in Quarries
Warwickshire Police have joined with Warwickshire Fire and Rescue to warn people about the dangers of swimming in quarries. The warning comes after a 17-year-old boy died after going into a quarry in Bishops Itchington. Quarries are vey dangerous places. While they may look safe and inviting in the hot weather there are hidden dangers:…
Read MoreBurglary at Rural Business in Lea Marston
Unknown offender(s) entered a rural business on Blackgreaves Lane, Lea Marston and stole a number of items, including two quad bikes. A large vehicle may have been used to remove the items and could have been parked nearby. It is not know for certain at this time. Did you see anyone acting suspiciously in this…
Read MoreField Fire in Maxstoke
Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service received the first of two 999 calls at 12:56 on Wednesday 8th August reporting a cornfield on fire on Castle Lane in Maxstoke. One fire engine from Coleshill was initially mobilised. The callers informed the fire control operators that this was a fast spreading fire and was in danger of…
Read MoreLight Aircraft Comes Down in Field at Baxterley
A light aircraft has come down in a field in Baxterley near Atherstone. The aircraft, which was carrying one man, came down in Charity Farm. It was reported to police at 6.37pm on Tuesday 7 August. The man suffered serious injuries to his arms, legs and head. He has been taken to hospital by air ambulance.…
Read MoreLandrover Defender Taken in Wood End
Some time between 23.30 hrs on 7/8/18 and 08.00 hrs this morning (8/8/18), unknown offender(s) have stolen a Landrover Defender 90 from Birchfield Close, Wood End. If you saw anything or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please call 101 and refer to inc 75 of 8/8/18 or online at…
Read MoreFire in Little Wolford
Yesterday afternoon a farm baler caught fire in a field on Little Wolford Road, Little Wolford and quickly spread to surrounding fields. In total eleven fire engines were called the scene, including one from Gloucestershire Fire Service. Two water carriers were also sent to help with water supplies. Firefighters worked quickly to prevent the spread…
Read MoreAttempted Theft of Horse Trailer in Arley
Some time between 22.00 hrs on 3/8/18 and 08.00 hrs this morning (4/8/18) unknown offender(s) entered a field in Arley and removed the wheel lock from a secured Ifor Williams trailer. An attempt was made to remove the hitch lock and although damage was caused to the trailer they were unsuccessful. If you saw anyone…
Read MoreStables Entered in Withybrook
Overnight stables have been entered in Withybrook, internal gates were opened and horses let out. A number of tools are missing including a post rammer. Horses are safe. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in this area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please call 101 and refer to…
Read More