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Rise in thefts from farms

Rural crime is on the increase in Devon, according to insurers NFU Mutual.

They say it went up by 16 per cent last year compared to the previous 12 months - and describe the rise as 'disappointing'.

Quad bikes and farm machinery have been targeted by thieves - and expensive tractors are also stolen by criminal gangs and sold overseas.

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