Pair arrested over sheep butchery in Northamptonshire after police find 'offence in progress'
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Officers responding to a report of suspicious activity in a field near Welford discovered an offence in progress and went on to stop a vehicle on the A14 shortly after 1am this morning (Monday, October 7).
Two Birmingham men aged 23 and 35 were arrested on suspicion of theft and criminal damage - both remain in custody this afternoon.
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Hide AdThe stopped vehicle was seized by officers and will undergo forensic examination, a police spokesman said.
Operation Stock is the Northamptonshire Police investigation into reports of illegal sheep butchery and theft that have plagued the county and neighbouring forces this year.