Teenager arrested following Tollard Royal sheep deaths

A 17 year old male has been questioned by police

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 22nd Jul 2022

A teenager has been arrested in the connection with the killing of 14 sheep and lambs at Tollard Royal.

The animals died on Sunday, with police believing a vehicle had been used to deliberately attack them in a field.

Dorset Police's Rural Crime Team now say a 17 year old male from the Verwood area has been arrested, interviewed and released under investigation.

There's a continued appeal for witnesses to the incident - be warned this video contains graphic images:

If you can help with any further information, you're asked to contact Dorset Police on 101, by emailing 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or via the website, quoting reference number 55220115601.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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