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A man in his 30s has been arrested after a number of cattle were stolen from a North Yorkshire village.
The theft took place in the Ripley area on Sunday (July 26).
The man, from West Yorkshire, has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and remains in police custody while enquiries continue.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "The farmer has been updated and arrangements are now being made for the safe return of the cattle.
"Livestock theft is far more than a property crime.
"North Yorkshire Police takes rural crime extremely seriously and remains committed to protecting our farming and rural communities."
The arrest was made by a Rural Task Force Sergeant, police said.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of North Yorkshire Police's Rural Task Force.
A police spokesperson added: "We would like to thank everyone who has shared information and supported this investigation.
"Enquiries remain ongoing."