Sheep rustling warning in Scottish Borders

Police are warning farmers to be aware of sheep thefts Credit: PA

A number of sheep have been stolen from the Scottish Borders, it has prompted police to warn farmers to be on their guard.

A total of 21 black-faced ewes valued at £903 were stolen from a field at Shiplaw Farm near Eddleston, Peeblesshire. The theft happened between Monday, October 29 and Monday, November 5.

A spokesman for Lothian and Borders Police said:

The National Farmers Union Scotland say that sheep rustling costs farmers more than £250,000 a year north of the border.