Witness appeal following death of lambs at Bramley farm

We are investigating an incident which took place overnight (17-18 January), which resulted in the death of several lambs at a farm in Bramley.

A vehicle is believed to have driven onto the property, damaging a gate in the process, and run over the lambs.

A 19-year-old man of no fixed address and a 15-year-old boy from Redhill have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. The investigation is ongoing.

Waverley Neighbourhood Sergeant Phil Bayman said: “This incident is extremely unusual, and we appreciate that it will have caused considerable distress to the owner of the farm and within the wider community. We would like to reassure you that we are taking this seriously and doing everything we can to bring those responsible to justice.

“We are asking anyone with any information, including anyone who witnessed the incident, or with any other information, particularly anyone who may have seen a damaged vehicle in the area around the time of the offence, to come forward as soon as possible. We are also looking for any dashcam or CCTV footage which may help our investigation.”

Any information should be reported to us, quoting PR/0185 of 18/1 via:

• Webchat on our website www.surrey.police.uk    
• Online https://www.surrey.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/  
• Calling us on 101

If you do not wish to leave your name, please call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.