Village of Wool in shock after theft of 160 sheep

The village of Wool in Dorset is in shock after thieves struck a nearby farm and stole 160 sheep.

Police are hunting the thieves following the incident of suspected sheep rustling.



The incident happened between 8am on November 2 and 2.30pm on November 4 at a field next to the A352 between Wool and East Stoke.

Pc Adam Taylor, who is appealing for witnesses, said: “The thieves would have needed a good understanding of livestock and used a large vehicle to move the sheep. If anyone has been offered sheep in unusual circumstances or for very low prices please contact the police.”