“A CONFERENCE on wildlife crime held by West Mercia Police and Warwickshire Police has been deemed a success.

People from across the region gathered on Tuesday (February 3) to discuss new measures to reduce and prevent wildlife and rural crime within the force area.

Several speakers provided an overview of local issues and unveiled a range of innovative projects designed to reduce offending.

Sergeant Allie Webster, of West Mercia Police and Warwickshire Police’s rural and business crime project, said: “Holding this conference was extremely important as rural and wildlife crime can have a devastating impact on farmers, small businesses and communities.”

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Source: Worcester News