Sheep killed in 'senseless and extremely cruel crime' in Co Antrim
Two sheep have been reportedly killed in “an extremely cruel crime” in Co Antrim.
The incident took place in the Glens of Antrim.
Police in Larne are appealing for information from the public as they investigate the death of the livestock.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “A report was received on Tuesday, March 17 that two sheep had been found dead in a field in the Glenarm area.
"This appears to have been caused deliberately and not by an animal.
"This is a senseless and extremely cruel crime, and we would be keen to hear from anyone who noticed anything unusual in the area during the times above.”
Police said the incident does not appear to be linked to the report last weekend of the deaths of 13 lambs which appeared to have had their necks deliberately broken in Rostrevor, Co Down.