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More than 50 sheep stolen from Somerset farm in one night

Avon and Somerset Police said they believe the breeds stolen were Suffolks, Border Leicesters and Cheviots

Chris Brayford
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Avon and Somerset Police said some of the sheep stolen were believed to be Suffolks
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Avon and Somerset Police said some of the sheep stolen were believed to be Suffolks

Police have initiated an investigation into the theft of more than 50 sheep from a farm in Somerset.

Avon and Somerset's Rural Affairs Unit said 56 had been stolen overnight between Tuesday (September 19) and Wednesday (September 20) from a farm off Middle Moor Drove in Woolavington.

See also: Welsh farmers 'frustrated' by fourÌýsheepÌýworrying incidents of rural crime in two week spell

The sheep stolen are believed to be Suffolk, Border Leicester and Cheviot breeds.

Anyone with further information on the incident can contact police on 101 quoting crime reference number 5223229272.

See also:ÌýNFU Mutual report reveals rural crime cost leaves farmers with £49.5m bill for incidents across the UK

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