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Authorities are urging farmers to be cautious following the discovery of eight stolen sheep scattered in a garden and layby in rural Kent.
Between November 24th and 29th, Kent Police was notified that the carcasses of six sheep had been scattered in the yard of a residence on Otford Lane in Halstead.
The remains of two additional sheep, including their hides and entrails, were found discarded in a layby on Ovenden Road in Sundridge.
The authorities are now advising livestock owners to conduct regular checks on their flocks and report any unfamiliar vehicles.
Only two months ago, residents were shocked to find more dead sheep on the identical road in Halstead.
According to Clive Jones, who made the discovery in October, the bag contained the undesirable entrails, leading one to believe that a sheep had been stolen, slaughtered, and discarded.
The act of targeting and slaughtering individual sheep for the purpose of being sold as inexpensive meat is abhorrent.
Local farmers are aware that they must remain vigilant at all times.
“Although it may seem insensitive, this action likely caused the sheep to experience pain and suffering. Furthermore, a farmer is now missing a portion of their livestock.”
PC Marc Pennicott, a member of the Rural Task Force at Kent Police, expressed disgust over the theft and brutal killing of numerous sheep. The specialized team is working tirelessly to uncover the culprit(s) and pursue strong measures against them.
The county of Kent has large areas of open land, and the police force is committed to safeguarding its rural communities. They collaborate closely with other organizations to hold accountable those who commit crimes in rural areas.
Source: independent.co.uk
