Sheep rustlers strike for a third time in Mid Ulster

Sheep rustlers have struck again in the Mid Ulster area.
By Stanley Campbell
Published 17th Feb 2023, 12:16 BST
Updated 17th Feb 2023, 12:25 BST
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Police are investigating the theft of about 37 animals from the Milltown Road area of Draperstown.

The animals were taken sometime between January 30 and February 1. The sheep are described as having red flock marks.

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Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch by calling 101, quoting reference 374 01/02/23.

Fifty sheep were stolen in the Cookstown area last month, and a number of animals were taken near Dungannon in December.