Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust says crime has got out of control at one of its nature reserves. The charity called on police to help tackle a "wave of serious and organised crime" at Idle Valley Nature Reserve in Retford.
It said tens of thousands of pounds worth of items, including a tractor and specialist fencing, had been stolen in the last 18 months. “Whilst we are used to the frustrations of dealing with minor thefts, vandalism and anti-social behaviour such as fly tipping, the situation in the Idle Valley Nature Reserve and surrounding areas is now out of control," said the trust's head of nature recovery Janice Bradley.
"We desperately need more visible local policing to help stamp out these activities. The Trust has recently written to senior local police representatives and to the Police and Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry to raise the issue." Nottinghamshire Police said tackling rural crime "remains at the forefront" of its activities.
