Pictures of 116 sheep killed at West Dean released

The 116 sheep were found dead by the farmer on land in the West Dean Estate on Monday

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Police have released pictures of the herd of sheep killed in a suspected dog attack in West Dean.

One of the images shows the farmer pictured alongside all 116 sheep that he found dead on his farm on Monday.

They were found crushed up against the gate and fell into the heap shown when it was opened by the farmer, police said.

It has been called the ‘UK’s worst sheep attack in living memory’ and police suspect the animals panicked after being herded by dogs, dying from shock or getting crushed.

Farmer Gordon Wyeth found his sheep dead

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Many of the sheep were pregnant and they were said to be worth around £17,000.

Sergeant Tom Carter from Sussex Police said: “I have never seen or heard of sheep-worrying on this scale before and this was a terrible sight.”

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