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Officers target criminals who cause 'severe' psychological impact on farmers' health and well-being

"We will continue to share intelligence and resources, making it harder for criminals to operate across the region"

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Inspector Dan Ashfield of Avon and Somerset's Rural Crime Team, said crime had placed a 'severe' psychological impact on farmers' health and well-being.
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Inspector Dan Ashfield of Avon and Somerset's Rural Crime Team, said crime had placed a 'severe' psychological impact on farmers' health and well-being.

Five police units from across the South West of England have discussed the impact rural crime can have on farming communities. Officers from Avon and Somerset Police, alongside rural crime teams from...

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