Farmers in Manchester and Lancashire have met with police to address what they describe as “devastating” rural crime, following the theft of 58 pregnant ewes from a farm in Wray, Lancashire.
Dan Towers, the farmer affected, said the loss of the pedigree sheep, worth a total of £30,000, was “a major setback” for his business. The ewes were taken from his property, leaving him concerned about the impact on his livelihood.
Greater Manchester’s police and crime commissioner, Tony Lloyd, emphasised that thieves who target farms should be “brought to book like everyone else,” signalling a commitment to tackling rural theft.
The meeting between farmers and police aimed to develop strategies to prevent such crimes and improve security measures for agricultural properties in the region.
