Appeal after 44 pregnant sheep stolen from Canterbury field

The 44 ewes were taken away on a truck, police say (Library photo)

More than 40 pregnant sheep have been stolen from a field near Canterbury, Kent Police say.

Fencing was damaged around land in Chapel Lane in Blean between 18:00 GMT on Sunday and 06:00 on Monday and the 44 ewes, which were expecting lambs, were taken.

Officers said it was believed the sheep were loaded onto a truck and driven away.

Anyone who saw the theft or anything suspicious is asked to contact police.

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