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
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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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