Seven sheep killed after vehicle drives through field between Knaresborough and Boroughbridge
North Yorkshire Police has launched an investigation after seven sheep died in a field between Boroughbridge and Knaresborough.
The incident happened on the outskirts of Staveley, heading towards Minskip, overnight between Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 November.
Officers believe a vehicle – probably a 4x4 - was deliberately driven over the perimeter fence and at the animals.
The suspect drove around 200m down a farm track off Minskip Road, before leaving the track and driving in a figure-of-eight in the field.
The farmer discovered the dead sheep at around 10am on Wednesday and a vet was called.
Seven died in the incident, which appears to be random, and the rest of the flock was found in a distressed state.
A spokesperson at North Yorkshire Police said: “We have launched a criminal investigation and have been carrying out enquiries in the area.
“As part of this, we are appealing for any information about the incident, the vehicle involved which may have wool attached to it, or any CCTV or dashcam footage of a 4x4 vehicle in the area around the time of the incident.”
If you can help, you should email [email protected]
You can also call North Yorkshire Police, on 101, select option two, and ask for PC Joseph Paxton.
Alternatively if you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting https://crimestoppers-uk.org/