West Mercia Police are appealing for information after items were stolen from a farm near Hereford earlier this week.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said:

“Sometime this week there has been a theft from a farm in Brienton Lane. Offenders have made way onto the land over neighbouring fields and stolen a Hotline Buzzard electric fence and a battery worth approximately £250.

“Have you seen anything suspicious in the area this week? Do you have any information that may assist us with the investigation into this crime?

“If so, please contact us on online via https://www.westmercia.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/soh/seen-or-heard/ quoting incident number 00147-I-04022022.

“If you aren’t comfortable contacting us directly, you can pass on information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111or by visiting their website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

“There are some simple, inexpensive and effective things you can do to help secure your home and property. Security tips and advice can be found on our website www.westmercia.police.uk 

“Thank you for your help. It is only by the police and the public working together that we can prevent and detect crime.”