Rural crime officers are appealing for information after a sheep was found “disembowelled” in Shrivenham, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire.
Thames Valley Police’s rural crime taskforce said it is investigating a report of a sheep being killed in Shrivenham on Wednesday (July 24) between 12:00p.m and 1:00p.m.
People working in a field by the canal went on a lunch break at around mid-day and on their return the sheep had been disembowelled, the force said.
It is believed this was done using tools belonging to the workers left at the scene.
Any body with information regarding this offence is urged to call 101 quoting 43240355278. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers.
Stolen Yorkshire sheep
Earlier this month, South Yorkshire Police reported the theft of 126 sheep from land on Owday Lane in Worksop.
It is reported that between Wednesday, June 26, and Sunday, June 30, access was gained to the land.
It is believed that 46 ewes were taken, leaving lambs in the field without a mother, and 80 lambs, some taken without their mothers.
All sheep have a blue mark on their shoulders.
Investigating officer Amy Jolliffe said: “This is a very sad incident which has left lambs without a mother.
“The farmer of the sheep has also lost a significant amount of money, affecting his business.
“The sheep have been treated with medication making them unfit for human consumption for a certain amount of time.”
