Escaped Pigs Cause Destruction and Tensions in Norfolk Village

Repeated pig escapes from a local farm have damaged gardens and divided the Garvestone community over who is to blame.

Residents of Garvestone, Norfolk, report significant garden damage caused by pigs escaping from a local farm over the past several months.
Farmer Trevor Armiger, who owns the pigs, claims the animals are being deliberately released by vandals cutting his fences, while villagers hold him accountable for their repeated escapes.
The pigs have damaged at least seven gardens, with one resident estimating repair costs of over £1,000 and comparing the destruction to a battlefield.
Norfolk Police investigated allegations of criminal damage to the farmer's fence but closed the case due to a lack of evidence, though they remain open to new information.
Community tensions have escalated, with some residents installing CCTV and seeking legal advice, while local authorities continue their investigation into the issue.