40 ewes stolen from Welsh farm in the Brecon Beacons National Park

According to NFU Mutual, the theft of livestock cost farmers an estimated £2.7m in 2023

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Officers in Wales said 40 ewes have been stolen from a farm in the Brecon Beacons National Park. (generic)
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Officers in Wales said 40 ewes have been stolen from a farm in the Brecon Beacons National Park. (generic)

A farmer in Wales has had a flock of sheep stolen from their farm in the Brecon Beacons National Park. 

Brecon, Crickhowell and Hay on Wye Police confirmed 40 ewes had been stolen from a farm in the Y Gelli, between Heol Senni and the Crai Reservoir, sometime around August 26 and September 2.

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According to NFU Mutual's Rural Crime Report for 2023, the theft of livestock cost farmers an estimated £2.7m.

Police Scotland's Forth Valley team said a similar incident had taken place in Fossoway near Kinross earlier this year when 40 sheep were stolen from a farm.

The flocks' value to the Scottish farmer was an estimated £5,400. 

Officers in Wales have asked anyone who may have further information to contact Crimestoppers by calling 0800555111, or visiting their website here.

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