£2k damage caused to crops on Dorset field
9th August 2024
Police are appealing for information in regards to £2,000 of damage that was done to crops on a field in East Dorset.
On Sunday, 21st, a farmer discovered that damage had been caused to crops in a field near Shapwick.
The estimated cost of the damage is around £2,000.
Police Constable Kate Schofield, of the Dorset Police Rural Crime Team, said that this incident has had a “significant financial impact” on the farmer during a challenging summer due to the weather.
“I would ask anyone who may have information about the damage caused to please come forward and contact Dorset Police,” she continued.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240111570. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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