Barbaric attacks see sheep decapitated in Newent

The barbaric acts have been described as 'cruelty beyond belief'

There is widespread shock and anger after four sheep were decapitated in Gloucestershire over the weekend. The sheep's heads were cut off in fields near Newent and police are appealing for information about the horrific incident.

Police said the sheep carcasses had been removed and the heads left in the field in Malswick. It is believed that the incident happened overnight between Friday (May 19) and 5pm on Saturday (May 20).

There had been 16 sheep in a paddock on a farm, and the others have since been moved to a different location. Police are asking for anyone who has information on what happened to come forward.