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The Independent
Man found guilty of stealing sheep and killing them in garage
A man has been found guilty of abducting five sheep and slaughtering them in his garage, as the police commit to tackling widespread livestock theft.Vladut Boberschi, 34, of Telford, was handed a community order at Birmingham Crown Court yesterday for receiving stolen goods. Police say the case has highlighted the impact of livestock theft on the farming community and renewed calls to remain vigilant against similar crimes.The incident dates back to April 2020, when Boberschi seized five sheep from a smallholding farm and brought them back to his garage, where he slaughtered them for meat. Boberschi fled the country...
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