POLICE are investigating after another 24 Swaledale sheep have been stolen from a farm in Cumbria.
Officers are appealing for information after the sheep were taken from a farm in Rotherhope Fell, Alston.
The theft is believed to have occurred between August and November and follows the theft of 20 Swaledales from the Dufton area between December 2 and December 6.
The sheep taken from Alston have identifying marks, which include a red vertical stripe on one side and "GT" burnt into the horn.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police quoting log number 15 of December 7.
The force would like to remind farmers and the public to remain vigilant in rural areas, and to be aware of suspicious individuals.
There is now a dedicated Crimestoppers rural crime reporting line to give information anonymously about large-scale industrial fly-tipping, hare coursing, livestock theft and machinery theft.
However, if a crime is in progress or there is an emergency, when there is danger to life, or when violence is being used, you should call 999 immediately.
If you don't need an emergency response, you can call 101.
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