UPDATED - Arrests after sheep found injured near Selby

North Yorkshire Police officers are investigating reports of sheep being injured on farmland at Thorpe Willoughby near Selby.

Police have issued an update today (Monday)

Four men arrested following an incident where sheep were harmed on farmland in Thorpe Willoughby at the weekend have been released under investigation.

Two 18-year-old men were arrested on suspicion of cruelty to animals and criminal damage and two 20-year-old men were arrested on suspicion of cruelty to animals.

Officers from the local Neighbourhood Policing Team carried out enquiries in the local area following the incident which occurred early on Sunday morning.

A specialist Wildlife Crime Officer will progress the investigation.

Anyone who has information relating to this incident is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police quoting reference 12200081795.

If you prefer to pass on information anonymously then the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111.

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