North Warwickshire and Bedworth’s MP Craig Tracey has pledged his support to the “Rural Crime Reporting Line”, a new service for farmers and the public to give information anonymously about rural crime.
Launched by the National Farmers’ Union, in partnership with the charity Crimestoppers, farmers, rural businesses and the public can ring 0800 783 0137 or visit www.ruralcrimereportingline.uk to anonymously give information about crime relating to:
- large-scale, industrial fly-tipping
- hare coursing
- machinery theft; or
- livestock theft
Rural crime is a serious issue for farmers, rural businesses and those who live in the countryside, and it can have significant impacts on a farm or another rural business.
Craig Tracey MP, who represents a large rural community in North Warwickshire said: “Rural crime can have devastating impacts and I recognise that is a very important issue for many local residents and farmers. This is a positive new initiative by the NFU and I commend them for taking a stand against this serious issue.
“I will continue to work with the NFU tackle rural crime and begin to rid this blight on our countryside. It’s important that this message and new Crime reporting line is highlighted to those living in the rural parts of North Warwickshire and Bedworth.”
NFU Deputy President Guy Smith said: “The NFU has teamed up with the charity Crimestoppers to provide a service for farmers and the public to give information anonymously about these crimes. With relevant information being passed to the police, this service could help to provide key leads in the pursuit of these criminals.
“I want to encourage anyone who has experienced, witnessed or has any information about these rural crimes to come forward and call the line - your information could be extremely valuable.