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Farmer 'threatened' by bikers over crop damage in South Yorkshire

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Officers said the farmer was threatened by three off-road bikers who caused damage to his field and crops (South Yorkshire Police)
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Officers said the farmer was threatened by three off-road bikers who caused damage to his field and crops (South Yorkshire Police)

A farmer was threatened by three off-road bikers who were suspected of causing damage to his lands and crops. South Yorkshire Police said three off-road bikers reportedly gained access to the farmer's...

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