Stolen livestock could be for ‘illegal sale of meat on the black market’

A rural officer for West Mercia Police has said recent livestock thefts could be linked to the illegal sale of meat on the black market.

Rural and business crime officer for North Worcestershire, Sarah Sceats, urged farmers in Worcestershire to be extra vigilant following recent incidences of sheep thefts.

West Mercia Police’s rural and business crime teams issued the warning, following several recent incidents in the Iverley area.

“It is believed the thefts and attempted thefts could be for the illegal sale of meat on the black market,” Sceats said.