Drones Launched By Police

Police have begun using drones and thermal imagery in an attempt to stop illegal sheep butchery.

The new tactics will help officers monitor large rural areas so they can quickly respond to any suspicious activity.

75 sheep and lambs have been killed in Northamptonshire in recent weeks, including in Kelmarsh and Clipston and other incidents have occurred over the border near Lutterworth and Swinford.

The drone patrols are being carried out alongside ongoing ground patrols and community engagement by officers, who are also linked in with neighbouring forces who have seen similar incidents.

As the investigation into the illegal slaughter incidents continues, Police are reminding anyone who sees anything suspicious to call 101 quoting Operation Stock, or 999 in an emergency.