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Police Investigate Cruel Deaths of Sheep in Antrim

3/21/2026

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Police Investigate Sheep Deaths

In Glenarm, Co Antrim, two sheep were found dead in what police describe as an extremely cruel crime.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing for information from the public.
Authorities believe the deaths were deliberate and not caused by animals.
The Glenarm case is separate from Rostrevor, Co Down, where 13 lambs were found with broken necks, and police are investigating both to assess any possible connection.

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Police Investigate Sheep Deaths

In Glenarm, Co Antrim, two sheep were found dead in what police describe as an extremely cruel crime.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing for information from the public.
Authorities believe the deaths were deliberate and not caused by animals.
The Glenarm case is separate from Rostrevor, Co Down, where 13 lambs were found with broken necks, and police are investigating both to assess any possible connection.

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