Second teenager arrested after 14 lambs killed in Surrey

Surrey Police confirmed a 19-year-old teenager had been arrested after 14 lambs were 'run over' by a vehicle

Chris Brayford
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Farmers Nick Hutley said 12 sheep had died after being hit by a car, while another two had to be put to sleep due to the extent of their injuries (Nick Hutley)
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Farmers Nick Hutley said 12 sheep had died after being hit by a car, while another two had to be put to sleep due to the extent of their injuries (Nick Hutley)

A second teenager has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after 14 lambs were killed in Surrey. Officers in Surrey confirmed a 19-year-old had been arrested on Friday (January 26) following...

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