Twenty-seven pregnant sheep have died after “possibly the worst livestock attack we have ever had”, Kent Police said. The ewes, some of which were pregnant with twins or triplets, were attacked between Christmas Eve and 1pm on Boxing Day.
It happened in a field near Deerton Street in Teynham, near Sittingbourne, Kent, and barking was heard in the area between 4 and 5pm on Christmas Day. A police spokesman said they believe the attack was carried out by one dog but “cannot rule out” that more dogs may have been involved.
PC Marc Pennicott of the Kent Police rural task force said: “This is a distressing incident which is possibly the worst livestock attack we have ever had. The farmer has not only suffered a financial loss due to this incident but animals have needlessly lost their lives.
