Pair guilty of Ribble Valley sheep rustling

4:00pm Friday 29th June 2012 in Ribble Valley news Photograph of the Author By Vanessa Cornall, Crime reporter

TWO men have become the first in Lancashire for 25 years to be convicted of sheep rustling.

It follows the theft of 55 pregnant ewes from a farm in the Ribble Valley.

James Hesketh, 20, of Wheatsheaf Avenue, Longridge was found guilty of handling stolen after a four-day trial.

A second man, John Kirkham, 65, of Whittingham Lane, Goosnargh, had earlier pleaded guilty to theft.

The sheep, valued between £10,000 and £15,000, were stolen from a field in Chipping in the early hours of February 28. They were found on a farm in Durham five days later. Det Con Elaine Smalley said: “This has been a long and complex investigation which has resulted in the conviction of two men who were part of the local farming community. “This type of crime leaves the law-abiding close-knit farming community in the Ribble Valley feeling betrayed by people who purport to be farmers.”

“We do a lot of work with local farmers and carry out regular operations aimed at raising awareness of the importance of crime prevention, particularly in isolated rural communities.”

“We used specialist forensic evidence to link the sheep back to the victim which is the first time a scientist has carried out DNA testing to prove parentage for a criminal case. I hope this acts as a warning to people who think it is acceptable to commit crime in Lancashire.”

Rachel Parker, Senior Crown Prosecutor, added: “We encourage all victims and witnesses to report these crimes to the police at the earliest opportunity.” The two men will be sentenced at a later date.

Comments (15)

8:00am Sat 30 Jun 12

mavrick says...

Some very strange reports about humans and animals in the LET this week, It must be the weather.
Some very strange reports about humans and animals in the LET this week, It must be the weather. mavrick

8:08am Sat 30 Jun 12

Alf Hart says...

Sheep rustling? I`d have thought they`d be a lot softer to the touch than that?
Sheep rustling? I`d have thought they`d be a lot softer to the touch than that? Alf Hart

8:47am Sat 30 Jun 12

MJA says...

"The sheep, valued between £10,000 and £15,000,". Depends whether you're talking to the insurance man or the tax man.

"James Hesketh, 20, of Wheatsheaf Avenue, Longridge was found guilty of handling stolen after a four-day trial." Stolen what? Words?
"The sheep, valued between £10,000 and £15,000,". Depends whether you're talking to the insurance man or the tax man. "James Hesketh, 20, of Wheatsheaf Avenue, Longridge was found guilty of handling stolen after a four-day trial." Stolen what? Words? MJA

10:11am Sat 30 Jun 12

Info-warrior says...

I accidently walked into a field and this farmer had his pants down and the sheeps back legs rammed down his wellies out of embarrassment I asked him if he was shearing it..?

He told me to fcukoff and get my own.
I accidently walked into a field and this farmer had his pants down and the sheeps back legs rammed down his wellies out of embarrassment I asked him if he was shearing it..? He told me to fcukoff and get my own. Info-warrior

10:14am Sat 30 Jun 12

Info-warrior says...

DID THIS SITE FREEZE FOR ANYONE ELSE FROM ABOUT 5pm LASTNIGHT..?
DID THIS SITE FREEZE FOR ANYONE ELSE FROM ABOUT 5pm LASTNIGHT..? Info-warrior

1:53pm Sat 30 Jun 12

Michael@ClitheroeSince58 says...

mavrick wrote:
Some very strange reports about humans and animals in the LET this week, It must be the weather.
The man and the horse makes my mind boggle the most
[quote][p][bold]mavrick[/bold] wrote: Some very strange reports about humans and animals in the LET this week, It must be the weather.[/p][/quote]The man and the horse makes my mind boggle the most Michael@ClitheroeSince58

3:26pm Sat 30 Jun 12

RUinsane says...

Michael@ClitheroeSin
ce58 wrote:
mavrick wrote:
Some very strange reports about humans and animals in the LET this week, It must be the weather.
The man and the horse makes my mind boggle the most
Google "Kenneth Pinyan" for a guy who got more than his mind boggled. The world is full of weirdo's, they usually inject resin, plant food, then eat someones face if they're not bothering the wildlife. Its no wonder hedgehogs are dissappearing, they've had enough.
[quote][p][bold]Michael@ClitheroeSin ce58[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]mavrick[/bold] wrote: Some very strange reports about humans and animals in the LET this week, It must be the weather.[/p][/quote]The man and the horse makes my mind boggle the most[/p][/quote]Google "Kenneth Pinyan" for a guy who got more than his mind boggled. The world is full of weirdo's, they usually inject resin, plant food, then eat someones face if they're not bothering the wildlife. Its no wonder hedgehogs are dissappearing, they've had enough. RUinsane

4:32pm Sat 30 Jun 12

Michael@ClitheroeSince58 says...

RUinsane wrote:
Michael@ClitheroeSin

ce58 wrote:
mavrick wrote:
Some very strange reports about humans and animals in the LET this week, It must be the weather.
The man and the horse makes my mind boggle the most
Google "Kenneth Pinyan" for a guy who got more than his mind boggled. The world is full of weirdo's, they usually inject resin, plant food, then eat someones face if they're not bothering the wildlife. Its no wonder hedgehogs are dissappearing, they've had enough.
OMG I can't believe anyone would actually do that with a horse that's sick, how r u anywayz
[quote][p][bold]RUinsane[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Michael@ClitheroeSin ce58[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]mavrick[/bold] wrote: Some very strange reports about humans and animals in the LET this week, It must be the weather.[/p][/quote]The man and the horse makes my mind boggle the most[/p][/quote]Google "Kenneth Pinyan" for a guy who got more than his mind boggled. The world is full of weirdo's, they usually inject resin, plant food, then eat someones face if they're not bothering the wildlife. Its no wonder hedgehogs are dissappearing, they've had enough.[/p][/quote]OMG I can't believe anyone would actually do that with a horse that's sick, how r u anywayz Michael@ClitheroeSince58

5:57pm Sat 30 Jun 12

RUinsane says...

Michael@ClitheroeSin
ce58 wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Michael@ClitheroeSin


ce58 wrote:
mavrick wrote:
Some very strange reports about humans and animals in the LET this week, It must be the weather.
The man and the horse makes my mind boggle the most
Google "Kenneth Pinyan" for a guy who got more than his mind boggled. The world is full of weirdo's, they usually inject resin, plant food, then eat someones face if they're not bothering the wildlife. Its no wonder hedgehogs are dissappearing, they've had enough.
OMG I can't believe anyone would actually do that with a horse that's sick, how r u anywayz
Keeping a low profile. So I'm not being too controversial. And you?
[quote][p][bold]Michael@ClitheroeSin ce58[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]RUinsane[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Michael@ClitheroeSin ce58[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]mavrick[/bold] wrote: Some very strange reports about humans and animals in the LET this week, It must be the weather.[/p][/quote]The man and the horse makes my mind boggle the most[/p][/quote]Google "Kenneth Pinyan" for a guy who got more than his mind boggled. The world is full of weirdo's, they usually inject resin, plant food, then eat someones face if they're not bothering the wildlife. Its no wonder hedgehogs are dissappearing, they've had enough.[/p][/quote]OMG I can't believe anyone would actually do that with a horse that's sick, how r u anywayz[/p][/quote]Keeping a low profile. So I'm not being too controversial. And you? RUinsane

6:29pm Sat 30 Jun 12

Michael@ClitheroeSince58 says...

RUinsane wrote:
Michael@ClitheroeSin

ce58 wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Michael@ClitheroeSin



ce58 wrote:
mavrick wrote:
Some very strange reports about humans and animals in the LET this week, It must be the weather.
The man and the horse makes my mind boggle the most
Google "Kenneth Pinyan" for a guy who got more than his mind boggled. The world is full of weirdo's, they usually inject resin, plant food, then eat someones face if they're not bothering the wildlife. Its no wonder hedgehogs are dissappearing, they've had enough.
OMG I can't believe anyone would actually do that with a horse that's sick, how r u anywayz
Keeping a low profile. So I'm not being too controversial. And you?
Having a weeks holiday so I just know it's going to rain, rain, rain
[quote][p][bold]RUinsane[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Michael@ClitheroeSin ce58[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]RUinsane[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Michael@ClitheroeSin ce58[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]mavrick[/bold] wrote: Some very strange reports about humans and animals in the LET this week, It must be the weather.[/p][/quote]The man and the horse makes my mind boggle the most[/p][/quote]Google "Kenneth Pinyan" for a guy who got more than his mind boggled. The world is full of weirdo's, they usually inject resin, plant food, then eat someones face if they're not bothering the wildlife. Its no wonder hedgehogs are dissappearing, they've had enough.[/p][/quote]OMG I can't believe anyone would actually do that with a horse that's sick, how r u anywayz[/p][/quote]Keeping a low profile. So I'm not being too controversial. And you?[/p][/quote]Having a weeks holiday so I just know it's going to rain, rain, rain Michael@ClitheroeSince58

9:23pm Sat 30 Jun 12

RUinsane says...

Michael@ClitheroeSin
ce58 wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Michael@ClitheroeSin


ce58 wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Michael@ClitheroeSin




ce58 wrote:
mavrick wrote:
Some very strange reports about humans and animals in the LET this week, It must be the weather.
The man and the horse makes my mind boggle the most
Google "Kenneth Pinyan" for a guy who got more than his mind boggled. The world is full of weirdo's, they usually inject resin, plant food, then eat someones face if they're not bothering the wildlife. Its no wonder hedgehogs are dissappearing, they've had enough.
OMG I can't believe anyone would actually do that with a horse that's sick, how r u anywayz
Keeping a low profile. So I'm not being too controversial. And you?
Having a weeks holiday so I just know it's going to rain, rain, rain
Happy Holiday, i hope it stays sunny for you.
[quote][p][bold]Michael@ClitheroeSin ce58[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]RUinsane[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Michael@ClitheroeSin ce58[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]RUinsane[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Michael@ClitheroeSin ce58[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]mavrick[/bold] wrote: Some very strange reports about humans and animals in the LET this week, It must be the weather.[/p][/quote]The man and the horse makes my mind boggle the most[/p][/quote]Google "Kenneth Pinyan" for a guy who got more than his mind boggled. The world is full of weirdo's, they usually inject resin, plant food, then eat someones face if they're not bothering the wildlife. Its no wonder hedgehogs are dissappearing, they've had enough.[/p][/quote]OMG I can't believe anyone would actually do that with a horse that's sick, how r u anywayz[/p][/quote]Keeping a low profile. So I'm not being too controversial. And you?[/p][/quote]Having a weeks holiday so I just know it's going to rain, rain, rain[/p][/quote]Happy Holiday, i hope it stays sunny for you. RUinsane

7:38am Sun 1 Jul 12

Info-warrior says...

Info-warrior says...

DID THIS SITE FREEZE FOR ANYONE ELSE FROM ABOUT 5pm LASTNIGHT..?
Score: -8

WOW.....minus eight just for asking if anybody elses p-c frozen on Fri evening...thanks a lot. LOOKS TO ME THAT I HIT A NERVE JUST PRIOR TO FRIDY EVENING AND I WON'T LET UP EXPOSING THE TRUTH ABOUT IT....
Info-warrior says... DID THIS SITE FREEZE FOR ANYONE ELSE FROM ABOUT 5pm LASTNIGHT..? Score: -8 WOW.....minus eight just for asking if anybody elses p-c frozen on Fri evening...thanks a lot. LOOKS TO ME THAT I HIT A NERVE JUST PRIOR TO FRIDY EVENING AND I WON'T LET UP EXPOSING THE TRUTH ABOUT IT.... Info-warrior

10:48am Sun 1 Jul 12

Michael@ClitheroeSince58 says...

Info-warrior wrote:
Info-warrior says...

DID THIS SITE FREEZE FOR ANYONE ELSE FROM ABOUT 5pm LASTNIGHT..?
Score: -8

WOW.....minus eight just for asking if anybody elses p-c frozen on Fri evening...thanks a lot. LOOKS TO ME THAT I HIT A NERVE JUST PRIOR TO FRIDY EVENING AND I WON'T LET UP EXPOSING THE TRUTH ABOUT IT....
The reason you got -8 was the LET put a warning saying that maintenance work was to be done on the site. hence no one would be able to make comments over this period. why you did not see it and every one else did is probably the -8
[quote][p][bold]Info-warrior[/bold] wrote: Info-warrior says... DID THIS SITE FREEZE FOR ANYONE ELSE FROM ABOUT 5pm LASTNIGHT..? Score: -8 WOW.....minus eight just for asking if anybody elses p-c frozen on Fri evening...thanks a lot. LOOKS TO ME THAT I HIT A NERVE JUST PRIOR TO FRIDY EVENING AND I WON'T LET UP EXPOSING THE TRUTH ABOUT IT....[/p][/quote]The reason you got -8 was the LET put a warning saying that maintenance work was to be done on the site. hence no one would be able to make comments over this period. why you did not see it and every one else did is probably the -8 Michael@ClitheroeSince58

10:50am Sun 1 Jul 12

Michael@ClitheroeSince58 says...

Notice to readers: website maintenance

3:04pm Friday 29th June 2012 in News

Due to essential maintenance, it will be necessary to suspend the Lancashire Telegraph website from 6.45pm today (Friday) until Saturday afternoon.

Although it will still be possible to read articles on the site, no new articles will be uploaded until the work is complete and it will not be possible to comment on articles.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this work.
Notice to readers: website maintenance 3:04pm Friday 29th June 2012 in News Due to essential maintenance, it will be necessary to suspend the Lancashire Telegraph website from 6.45pm today (Friday) until Saturday afternoon. Although it will still be possible to read articles on the site, no new articles will be uploaded until the work is complete and it will not be possible to comment on articles. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this work. Michael@ClitheroeSince58

11:46am Sun 1 Jul 12

Info-warrior says...

Michael@ClitheroeSin
ce58 wrote:
Notice to readers: website maintenance

3:04pm Friday 29th June 2012 in News

Due to essential maintenance, it will be necessary to suspend the Lancashire Telegraph website from 6.45pm today (Friday) until Saturday afternoon.

Although it will still be possible to read articles on the site, no new articles will be uploaded until the work is complete and it will not be possible to comment on articles.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this work.
Thanks for that Micheal I was busy on other sites researching
(Lee Hazeldean) a very brave investiative journalist trying to save lives of many. You can see his telephone interview at (Infowars.com) hardcore stuff very disturbing if it turns out has he thinks..? Very dark days indeed.

And to apologise for missing a LET article..I must improve my standards..
[quote][p][bold]Michael@ClitheroeSin ce58[/bold] wrote: Notice to readers: website maintenance 3:04pm Friday 29th June 2012 in News Due to essential maintenance, it will be necessary to suspend the Lancashire Telegraph website from 6.45pm today (Friday) until Saturday afternoon. Although it will still be possible to read articles on the site, no new articles will be uploaded until the work is complete and it will not be possible to comment on articles. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this work.[/p][/quote]Thanks for that Micheal I was busy on other sites researching (Lee Hazeldean) a very brave investiative journalist trying to save lives of many. You can see his telephone interview at (Infowars.com) hardcore stuff very disturbing if it turns out has he thinks..? Very dark days indeed. And to apologise for missing a LET article..I must improve my standards.. Info-warrior

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