Countryside crime rise linked to cost-of-living crisis
The cost-of-living crisis has seen a rise in thefts of farm animals, vehicles and fuel, a report says. …
David Exwood, the NFU’s vice-president, said: “Taking a joined-up approach and establishing a cross-governmental task force – including Defra, the Home Office, the Ministry of Justice, the National Police Chiefs Council and the Association of Police & Crime Commissioners – will be crucial if we are to prevent further impacts from crime on farm businesses, both financially and emotionally.”
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