Teenager arrested after lamb stolen from field in Rutland

He's since been released under investigation

Author: Henry WinterPublished 12th Apr 2023

A teenage boy has been questioned by police in Rutland after a lamb was stolen from a field in Pickworth.

The animal was reported missing on the afternoon of Good Friday.

Officers investigating the incident arrested a 17 year old - and enquiries are continuing.

Leicestershire Police have released the following statement:

"At around 4.45pm on Good Friday (7 April) a report was made that a lamb had been taken from a field in Pickworth, Rutland."

"Following further enquiries, a 17-year-old was arrested in connection with the incident.

"He has since been released under investigation.

"Officers have made contact with the landowner and enquiries into the incident are continuing."

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