Seven men have been arrested after police found what they believe was an illegal abattoir at a house in Telford.
Officers found a “disturbing scene with a large amount of blood” on a driveway in Charles Road, Telford, after responding to reports of a dog being hit by a car according to reports by West Mercia Police.
Inside the property they found one dead sheep and three others in extremely poor health.
The force is urging people to report any suspicious sales of meat.
The men aged between 18 and 36 have been arrested on suspicion of theft, no names have yet been released of those involved.
Insp Craig Smith said: “Illegal butchery and sheep theft are serious offences.
“Not only are there risks in consuming meat when it isn’t from a reputable source but illegal butchery can also cause unnecessary suffering to the animal.”
Anyone who spots any suspicious activity around farmland or believes someone is selling illegal meat should contact the Police.
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