Horrific attack: 13 lambs found brutally killed in overnight attack

A small farm in Rostrevor has been the scene of a disturbing animal attack after thirteen lambs were discovered dead, with police describing the killings as “shocking”.

The lambs, found on Drumsesk Road, had apparently been deliberately killed with their necks broken, prompting an urgent appeal for information from the public.

Night of terror on the farm

The incident is believed to have occurred overnight between 7pm on Friday, 13 March, and 7.45am on Saturday, 14 March.

Inspector Reynolds said:

“It appears that their necks had been deliberately broken. This is a shocking crime, and we would be keen to hear from anyone who noticed anything unusual in the area during the times above.”

The sudden and violent nature of the attack has left the local farming community shaken.

Police appeal for witnesses

Officers are urging anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area to come forward immediately.

• Contact PSNI on 101, quoting reference 495 14/03/26.

• Report online: http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

• Or provide information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or http://crimestoppers-uk.org/

Police say enquiries are ongoing as they investigate the deliberate killings.

At a glance

• 13 lambs found dead on Drumsesk Road, Rostrevor.

• Deaths occurred between 7pm, 13 March, and 7.45am, 14 March.

• Lambs’ necks were deliberately broken.

• Police describe the crime as “shocking” and disturbing.

• Enquiries ongoing; public urged to report suspicious activity.

• Contact PSNI: 101 (ref. 495 14/03/26), online, or via Crimestoppers anonymously.

• Local farming community left shocked and concerned for livestock safety.