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Gwent Police are appealing for information after a sheep was shot with an arrow

News | Emily Janes | Published: 16:11, Thursday June 29th, 2023.
Last updated: 16:52, Thursday June 29th, 2023

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Gwent Police are appealing for information

Gwent Police have confirmed that they are looking for information after a sheep was shot with an arrow near Markham.

The animal was discovered on Sunday June 26 at around 11am with an arrow in its chest on the mountain road between Tredegar and Markham.

The arrow was subsequently removed and the sheep is now recovering from its injuries. 

Gwent Police estimate that the event took place between the evening of Saturday June 25 and the following morning.

Police are still appealing for information on the case.

Anyone able to help can contact Gwent Police on Facebook, Twitter or by calling 101 and quoting log 2300213183. 

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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