Pregnant ewes stolen from farm during height of lambing season

Police have asked for potential witnesses to come forward

Chris Brayford
clock • 1 min read
Police said 17 pregnant ewes, including Welsh and White Mules, were stolen from a farm in Wales.
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Police said 17 pregnant ewes, including Welsh and White Mules, were stolen from a farm in Wales.

More than a dozen pregnant ewes have been stolen from a farm in Wales during the height of the lambing season.. Brecon, Crickhowell and Hay on Wye Police has confirmed it is investigating the theft...

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