Livestock Attacks and WorryingIn recent months Police Scotland have seen an increase in livestock attacks and worrying calls. This is a phrase used when a dog attacks or worries livestock animals in rural and farmland areas. This crime usually takes place in the countryside and is a particular problem when dogs, even those that are well trained, are off their leads or are roaming without an owner or person in charge of them. In doing so, they often scare or attack livestock animals. Police are aware that many owners are unaware of the impact their dogs are having on livestock but it is their responsibility to ensure attacks and worrying don’t happen. They should ensure their dog doesn’t disturb or attack these animals, otherwise there are consequences under the law if it does occur. Some examples of livestock worrying include:- a dog chasing livestock in a manner that could cause injury or suffering,the stress caused to the animal by the presence of the dog, could, in the case of female livestock, cause abortion or miscarriage,livestock becoming desperate in their attempts to escape and injure themselves in doing so,dogs who chase ewes or lambs may cause them to separate from their mothers, later dying of starvation or hyperthermia. Call 999 if the crime is ongoing and animals are being injured. To report a crime which isn’t ongoing call 101 or submit an online Contact Us form.The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2021 came into force on 5 November 2021 to tackle the issue of out of controls dogs attacking and worrying livestock, Under this law, the term “livestock” is wide ranging and includes cattle, sheep, goats, swine (pigs/boars), horses, camelids (alpacas/lamas), ostriches, farmed deer, enclosed game birds or poultry.Under this new law, owners of dogs that attack or worry livestock can be fined up to £40,000 or even sent to prison for up to 12 months.Dog owners please remember if you are in an area where there is livestock, always keep your dog in your sights and maintain control over them. If you can’t guarantee this, use a lead.More informationYou can find out more about SPARC on their Facebook and Twitter pages. We recognise the importance of understanding the views and priorities of Scotland’s diverse communities. This survey is a platform for you to tell us your views and experience of your police service. Responses are analysed weekly to help shape how we do things.It’s a way for us to listen to the needs of our diverse communities. Let us know what we’re getting right and what we can do better.The survey is completely anonymous. You will not be personally identified through the information you provide.Click the link below to complete the survey.Please contact us if you require the survey in an alternative format: InsightEngagement@scotland.pnn.police.uk.Complete the survey here UPDATESOn Thursday 9th February 2023, within the vicinity of Barrack Street, Perth there was an incident whereby a female was racially abused in the street. A 56 year old male was arrested and reported to the Procurator Fiscal in relation to this matter.On Wednesday 8th February 2023, Ericht Lane, Blairgowrie, an 18 year old male and his motor vehicle were issued with an Anti-Social Behaviour Order due to his manner of driving by excessively revving his engine causing annoyance due to the public.On Sunday 12th February 2023 at 12noon a 52 year old female was charged and reported to the Procurator Fiscal in relation to a sheep worrying incident that took place within the area of Tormaukin, Glendevon (CR/18256/23)During the last week 7 drivers have been found to be without insurance, 1 had no licence and 1 had no MOT. RECENT INCIDENTSOn Friday 10th February 2023 at 7:45 pm a window of a premises on Scott Street, Perth was smashed. The suspect is described as young male, possibly 14-16 years of age, dark hair and wearing a plain grey hoodie and dark trousers (CR/17533/23)Between 1100am on Wednesday 8th February 2023 and 2pm on Thursday 9th February 2023, two full drums and five no waiting cones were stolen from Oakbank Reservoir, Perth. Suspect is described as a 13 year old male (CR18328/23)Between 7:30am and 8am on Friday 10th February 2023, a motor vehicle was broken into that was parked outside the Florists on South Methven Street, Perth. A black Iphone was stolen from within the vehicle. Suspect is described as an Asian male and wearing a navy parka jacket with a furry hood and a black beanie hat (CR/17685/23)Between 1:30am and 8:30am on Saturday 11th February 2023, a shed in the rear garden of a property at Kite Way, Perth was broken into and a quantity of garden machinery was stolen (CR17771/23) About 7pm on Saturday 11th February 2023, within the street at Pomarium Street, Perth a female was assaulted by another female (CR/18232/23)About 1:15pm, Wednesday 8th February 2023, Kenmore Street, Aberfeldy, a 13 year old female was knocked over, whilst walking on the pavement, by an electric scooter driven by a two males (CR/17308/23)On Friday 10th February at 10:10pm, RSPB Nature Centre at Loch Leven, Kinross was broken into and a number of high value Telescopes were stolen from within (CR/17592/23) Anyone with any information that may be useful should contact Tayside Division on 101 or any police officer, quoting the crime reference number listed at each incident. Alternatively information can be passed anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Regards,Tom Leonard, Chief Inspector Local Area Commander, Perth and Kinross FURTHER INFORMATION AND INTERNET LINKSAs we receive reports of crime, the information is shared on https://www.pkcommunitywatch.co.uk/I would encourage you to sign up for notifications.Guidance on how to protect your property is available via Community Watch as well as on the Police Scotland Website, just click or copy and paste the following link:-https://www.scotland.police.uk/advice-and-information/Keep up to date with everything we are doing and all appeals by visiting the following sites:-https://twitter.com/policescotlandhttps://www.facebook.com/PoliceScotlandhttp://www.scotland.police.uk/http://www.pkcommunitywatch.co.uk/ Your Community Policing TeamsLocality InspectorsPERTH CITY CENTREPI Peter Duncan PERTH CITY NORTHPI Paul Haigh PERTH CITY SOUTHPI Kristopher McCallNORTHPI Ashley Wallace Blairgowrie & GlensHighlandStrathtayStrathmoreCarse of GowrieSOUTHPI Lesley McDonald StrathearnStrathallanAlmond & EarnKinross-shireIf you wish to make contact with your local community officer please use the following e-mail addresses:PerthTaysidePerthCityCentreCPT@Scotland.police.ukTaysidePerthCityNorthCPT@Scotland.police.ukTaysidePerthCitySouthCPT@Scotland.police.ukNorthTaysideStrathmoreCPT@Scotland.police.ukTaysideBlairgowrieGlensCPT@Scotland.police.ukTaysideHighlandCPT@Scotland.police.ukTaysideStrathtayCPT@Scotland.police.ukTaysideCarseofGowrieCPT@Scotland.police.ukSouthTaysideKinross-shireCPT@scotland.police.ukTaysideStrathallanCPT@scotland.police.ukTaysideAlmondEarnCPT@scotland.police.ukTaysideStrathearnCPT@scotland.police.uk
