11/05/2015

Number Of Lambs Die After Having Their Ears Cut Off

Police have increased patrols in Armagh after a number of lambs died after having their ears cut off.

The incident happened on the Battleford Road on Saturday.

The lambs suffered heart attacks after having their ears cut off, according to the police.

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)

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