13 lambs 'have necks snapped' in brutal Northern Ireland killing in rural villageThe Police Service of Northern Ireland on the hunt for information after 13 lambs had their necks brutally broken at a farm in Country Down, Northern Ireland over the weekendView Image The Police Service of Northern Ireland said 13 lambs had their necks brutally broken in Northern Ireland (file image) (Image: Dalscone Farm)Police are searching for information after 13 lambs were brutally killed in Northern Ireland. The Police Service of Northern Ireland received a report that the lambs had their necks broken on a farm in Rostrevor, Country Down. It is believed the lambs were killed between 7pm on Friday, March 13 and 7.45am on Saturday, March 14. The force's Inspector Reynolds said: "It appears that their necks had been deliberately broken." One can also report online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers with 100% anonymity on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.

Source: Daily Mirror March 16, 2026 07:55 UTC