June 25, 2015 1.16 pm This story is over 105 months old

Police appeal after stolen goat found decapitated

Warning, graphic images: Lincolnshire Police are investigating after three goats were stolen from a field in Lincoln.

Lincolnshire Police are investigating after three goats were stolen from a field in Lincoln.

The alleged theft happened some time on Sunday evening, June 21, from a field on Canwick Road.

Two of the goats have been found, but only the head of the third animal has been discovered on the property.

Lincolnshire Police officers have launched an investigation into the incident and have appealed for any witnesses who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area around the time or seen anyone with the animals.

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Mr Pickles was stolen on June 21

A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police said: “This is a particularly cruel act that has understandably left  the owners very distressed because these animals are actually family pets. The motive for this offence is as yet unknown and is one of our lines of enquiry.

“Part of that is information from the public – did you see or hear anything unusual in the Washingborough Road area on Sunday evening? Did you see any individuals with the animals in the area?”

Anyone with information should contact Lincolnshire Police on 101 quoting incident 65 of 25/06/2015. Alternatively you contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Mr Pickle's head was found in the owner's garden.

Mr Pickle’s head was found in the owner’s garden.