Thieves attempt to steal cattle from Tilbrook farm

THIEVES tried to steal cattle from a farm by loading them onto a lorry. The attempted theft took place at Tilbrook Grange in Catworth Road, Tilbrook between 9.30pm on Tuesday, April 7 and 6am the following morning. It is believed the thieves attempted

THIEVES tried to steal cattle from a farm by loading them onto a lorry.

The attempted theft took place at Tilbrook Grange in Catworth Road, Tilbrook between 9.30pm on Tuesday, April 7 and 6am the following morning.

It is believed the thieves attempted to load a herd of cattle from a shed, next to the farm, just off the B660 on to a cattle lorry but fled after being disturbed.

The farmer reported finding marks on the floor of the cattle shed, which he believed were created by a lorry. He also found the entrance to the shed open.

INFORMATION: Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0845 4564564 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.