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Sheep theft shows a lack of 'respect for countryside and for what we do,' says farmer

Police appeal for information after more than 60 animals stolen from Cornish field

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 3 min read
Police have launched an investigation after more than 60 sheep were stolen from a farm in Cornwall
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Police have launched an investigation after more than 60 sheep were stolen from a farm in Cornwall

A farmer has spoken of her frustration and disappointment after 64 ewes and fat lambs were stolen from a farm near Saint Columb in Cornwall. Annie Taylor said the mix of Texel Cross, Poll Dorset and...

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