A police investigation has been launched after a sheep was found with fatal head injuries on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway.
Officers believe the animal was shot with a crossbow and arrow before being discovered in a field on the outskirts of Moffat on Friday, September 24.
A post mortem examination was carried out on the four-year-old ewe to determine how she came to be injured.
Investigators are now appealing for anyone with information about the horrific incident to come forward.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We are appealing for information following the discovery of a sheep with fatal injuries on farmland on the outskirts of Moffat on Friday 24 September 2021.
“The 4-year-old ewe was found by the farmer with a head wound.
"Post mortem examination suggests that a crossbow and arrow is the most likely cause of the injury.
“Please quote PDG0207930921 if you have any information on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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