Investigation launched after sheep is found killed and skinned

A police investigation has been launched after a sheep was found killed and skinned in the Pen-y-Bont area of Carmarthenshire.

Dyfed-Powys Police have released a picture of the skin, and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

The Rural Crime Team posted on their Twitter site on Tuesday afternoon: "Warning; some may find the following image upsetting.

"We are investigating an incident whereby a sheep has been killed and skinned in the Pen-Y-Bont area of Carmarthenshire.