More than 120 ewes and lambs stolen from Nottinghamshire farm

South Yorkshire Police said lambs left in the field have now been left without a mother

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“This is a very sad incident which has left lambs without a mother. The farmer of the sheep has also lost a significant amount of money, affecting his business."
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“This is a very sad incident which has left lambs without a mother. The farmer of the sheep has also lost a significant amount of money, affecting his business."

More than 120 ewes and lambs have reportedly been stolen from a farm in Nottinghamshire. South Yorkshire Police Motorcycle and Rural Crime Team said 80 lambs and 46 ewes had been stolen from a farm...

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