Animal Rising activists target livestock and farms to cause 'widespread disruption'

The organisation has occupied farms, restaurants and stolen animals to raise their profile

Chris Brayford
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Animal Rising stole three lambs from a farm in Sandringham
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Animal Rising stole three lambs from a farm in Sandringham

An animal activist group has released an update of the lambs they ‘rescued' from a Sandringham Estate farm a week ago. Three members from Animal Rising stole three lambs from King Charles III and...

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