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Police probe alleged cruelty after sheep injured, one dies

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 12:04 PM UTC · How we work

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Police are investigating alleged animal cruelty at a Tuggeranong property.
Multiple people entered the property Wednesday night and used dogs to herd eight sheep.
Investigators allege the sheep were moved into a holding pen where they were deliberately injured.
One sheep died on site and another was euthanised because of severe injuries.
Police seek a sedan near Monaro Highway and ask September 16 witnesses to call Crime Stoppers ACT 8501989.

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Police are investigating alleged animal cruelty at a Tuggeranong property.
Multiple people entered the property Wednesday night and used dogs to herd eight sheep.
Investigators allege the sheep were moved into a holding pen where they were deliberately injured.
One sheep died on site and another was euthanised because of severe injuries.
Police seek a sedan near Monaro Highway and ask September 16 witnesses to call Crime Stoppers ACT 8501989.