On Air Now

Leon Oldman

10:00am - 2:00pm

Serial burglar caught raiding farm after stopping to feed Larry the Llama

You are viewing content from Sunshine Radio Herefordshire. Would you like to make this your preferred location?

Wednesday, 12 May 2021 18:06

A burglar caught on CCTV feeding a llama at a popular tourist attraction in Monmouthshire has been jailed.

CCTV footage captured James Fisher taking time out with Larry the Llama during a raid at Raglan Farm Park in Monmouthshire.

The 30-year-old was soon arrested after being recognised by a police community support officer following a CCTV appeal.

He was arrested when officers pulled him over on a slip road and found bolt cutters in the van forensically linking him to the crimes.

Fisher carried out a serious of night-time rural burglaries throughout Monmouthshire.

He was jailed for two years.

County ‘needs to stop using this chemical’ says North Herefordshire MP

North Herefordshire MP Ellie Chowns has urged county chiefs to stop using a “probable carcinogen” in public spaces.
Body found in search for missing man from Ross-on-Wye

West Mercia Police have found a body in the search for a missing man.
Plans for solar farm near Bromyard

Plans for a solar farm covering nearly 40 hectares of Herefordshire farmland have taken a step closer.
Man dies following collision in the Forest of Dean

A man in his 50s has died after being hit by a car in the Forest of Dean on Friday night.
Missing man could be in Forest of Dean

West Mercia Police have released new information to help with the search for missing man Adam Selway.
Witness appeal following death of a man in Ross-on-Wye

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man, aged in his 70s, sadly died following a possible fall in Ross-on-Wye earlier this week.
Two cash machines stolen from M5 services

Detectives are asking for the public’s help as they investigate the theft of two cash machines from Strensham Services early yesterday morning.
Ledbury man charged with production of cannabis

A Herefordshire man has been charged with the production of a controlled class B drug – cannabis following the discovery of a grow in Wellington Heath yesterday.