Lambs shot dead in brutal bow and arrow attack

Police are appealing for information after two lambs were killed with an arrow shot from a bow, in fields near Richmond, North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire Police, which is investigating the incident, said it occurred sometime between Friday 22 June and Saturday 23 June 2018.

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The two lambs were shot with an arrow from a recurve- or compound-type bow.

They were found dead in fields near to Ravensworth Castle, Ravensworth.

Wildlife crime officer PC Mark Wood said: “This is a terrible and cruel crime, and I would urge anyone with any information about it to contact me.”

Anyone with information should dial 101, select option two and ask for PC Wood at Richmond or email mark.wood@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.

Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the independent charity’s anonymous online form.

Please quote North Yorkshire Police reference number 12180112952 when passing on information.