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Sheep rustlers steal 100 sheep worth £13,000 near Falkirk

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The livestock was taken from a farm in Denny, Stirlingshire (Stock photo)
The livestock was taken from a farm in Denny, Stirlingshire (Stock photo)
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Sheep rustlers have stolen almost 100 sheep, worth just under £13,000 in a farm near Falkirk, Scotland.

The livestock was taken from a farm in Denny, Stirlingshire, at some point between January 30 and February 14.

In total, 96 animals worth £12,900 were stolen - 50 Texel crosses valued at £120 each and 46 mules worth £150 a head.

Police have begun an investigation into the incident and advised farmers in the area to be extra vigilant regarding the safety of their animals.

Anyone with information about the theft is asked to call police on 101.

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