Shropshire farmers concerned after sheep shot dead in field

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Shropshire farmers concerned after sheep shot dead in field
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A couple say rural crime in Shropshire is 'out of control' after their lambs are killed.

Farmers who found two of their sheep had been "shot dead" have described rural crime in Shropshire as "out of control."

West Mercia Police said it was working hard to engage with communities to "identify and ultimately prevent rural crime." After looking at CCTV and speaking to neighbours, the pair said they believed the attack had happened at about 19:00 GMT on Saturday evening.

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