Garda probe underway as 20 sheep stolen from New Mills

GARDAÍ in Letterkenny are investigating the theft of 20 lambs from the New Mills area.

The 20 lambs went missing from the townland of Killymasny, New Mills in recent days.

The lambs each have distinctive green and red markings on their shoulder.

Other sheep in the field were not taken, but the disappearance of 20 lambs are being investigated.

The matter was reported to Gardaí this morning and officers are at the scene.

This incident follows the recent theft of 40 sheep from a farm in the Inishowen area last week.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Gardai in Letterkenny 074-9167100 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111