Farm tightens security following spate of 'inhumane' butchering of livestock in area

Sandwell Park farm has tightened its security following the recent theft of ewes, lambs and a calf from the site and a spate of illegal butchering activity in the area.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 2 min read
Farm tightens security following spate of 'inhumane' butchering of livestock in area

Sandwell Park farm, West Bromwich, has tightened its security following the recent theft of ewes, lambs and a calf from the site and a spate of illegal butchering activity in the area. Staff initially...

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