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Lambs reportedly slaughtered for meat by thieves in Dorset

Dorset Police Rural Crime Team said remains of the lambs had been found close to the farm

Chris Brayford
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"This was a gruesome incident in which we believe the three lambs were slaughtered and processed in the field before their carcasses were taken."
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"This was a gruesome incident in which we believe the three lambs were slaughtered and processed in the field before their carcasses were taken."

Three lambs have reportedly been slaughtered on farm for meat in an incident of animal cruelty and theft, officers have warned. Dorset Police's Rural Crime Team said the lambs were allegedly killed...

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