Police involved after farmer's livestock put at risk for third time

Thomas Cleator's fields 'targeted'

Police are investigating after complaints a local farmer’s livestock is being continually put at risk.

It's the third time in the past two months someone has opened the gates to Thomas Cleator's fields and cut fencing, leaving livestock to wander out.

Each time it happens, he says it can lead to a domino effect of dangers, including collisions between animals and vehicles, and livestock eating poisonous plant-life.

Mr Cleator spoke to Rhian Evans about the repercussions these seemingly small things can trigger:

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