Two calves killed in farm attack which left two more needing to be put down

Two calves have been killed and two more will be put to sleep after at an attack at a farm in Frankley, with police believing the calves were targeted for illegal meat markets.

The attack happened at a site off Frankley Green Lane between 6pm Sunday 15th Oct and 8am Monday 16th Oct.

It is believed the calves were targeted for illegal markets as meat was taken from the two found dead.

Unfortunately, another two that were also attacked and injured will now be put to sleep.

Police are carrying out enquiries to establish whether this is linked to a previous incident at another farm in Frankley on Monday, September 11 where three calves were killed in a bid to steal their meat.

The offenders killed three calves at a location near Egg Hill Lane on that occasion but were interrupted before they could get away with the meat.