Íæż½ã½ã

Sheep beheaded and skinned in Lincolnshire for 'illegal meat trade'

Officers said parts of the carcass were left at the farm

clock • 1 min read
A total of three sheep were killed at a farm in Alford. One sheep was skinned and beheaded, while the other two were stabbed with a knife. (Lincolnshire Police Rural Crime Action Team)
Image:

A total of three sheep were killed at a farm in Alford. One sheep was skinned and beheaded, while the other two were stabbed with a knife. (Lincolnshire Police Rural Crime Action Team)

A farmer has been left devastated after having a sheep skinned and beheaded by criminals. READ NOW: Perfecting the art of cheesemaking on the Isle of Mull Lincolnshire Police Rural Crime Action...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Íæż½ã½ã? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Join Now

 

BNG National Habitat Bank Creation & Unit

£±Ê°¿´¡

FARM LOANS & RE-MORTGAGES

£±Ê°¿´¡

Commercial Secured Bridging Loans for Business

£±Ê°¿´¡

More on Rural crime

Lib Dems unveil 'countryside copper guarantee' to address rural crime
Rural crime

Lib Dems unveil 'countryside copper guarantee' to address rural crime

Party says current policing methods are a 'disgrace' as it demands Gov do more to address rural crime

Jane Thynne
clock 15 April 2025 • 2 min read
More than two-thirds of farm shops have faced rural crime over past 12 months
Rural crime

More than two-thirds of farm shops have faced rural crime over past 12 months

NFU Mutual said half of those surveyed said they had been a victim of crime on more than three occasions within that same period

Chris Brayford
clock 14 April 2025 • 4 min read
#FGTaketheLead top tips: Enjoy the countryside this Easter - but keep your dog on a lead
Rural crime

#FGTaketheLead top tips: Enjoy the countryside this Easter - but keep your dog on a lead

If you plan on bringing your four-legged friend to enjoy the delights of the great British countryside this Easter, here is what NFU Mutual advises you to do

Íæż½ã½ã
clock 14 April 2025 • 1 min read