Two day old Highland calf stolen from Welsh farm

The incident had taken place at a farm business in Llangollen

Chris Brayford
clock • 1 min read
The calf was only two days old at the time it was reported stolen (North Wales Police)
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The calf was only two days old at the time it was reported stolen (North Wales Police)

A two day old Highland calf has been stolen from a farm in Wales. North Wales Police Rural Crime Team said the incident had taken place at a farm business in the Eglwyseg area of Llangollen on May 14....

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