Sheep have been killed, slaughtered and skinned in horrific incidents in Shropshire say police who are appealing for information.
Officers say they have had a number of reports in the area including the tying up of a ram and a pregnant ewe killed in an"extremely horrific way" which has left a farmer concerned.
"We are aware how much this affects farmers and would like to encourage you to keep an eye out for anything suspicious. We can only catch these offenders with your help." They want to speak to anyone who saw anything suspicious which involved a sheep please to contact PC Lightfoot."Please, if you are walking your dogs in fields which have sheep in it, please put your dog on a lead.
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