Man charged with animal cruelty after sheep killed in ACT burglary
A 27-year-old man has been charged with aggravated animal cruelty and burglary. An alleged raid on a Tuggeranong property killed one sheep.
ACT Police charged a 27-year-old man with animal cruelty and burglary offences. The charges followed an alleged break-in at a rural Tuggeranong property on September 16.
Police say an intruder and two teenagers rounded up eight sheep and moved them into a holding pen. Several animals were deliberately harmed.
One sheep died. Three others were euthanised due to injury severity.
Two more sheep suffered serious wounds. The same group allegedly broke into the house and ransacked it.
Police arrested an 18-year-old on October 9. They arrested the 27-year-old after searching a Richardson location on October 8.
Police seized a knife allegedly related to the burglary. The 27-year-old faces four counts of aggravated cruelty to animals causing death.
He also faces two counts of aggravated cruelty to animals causing serious injury. A third teenage suspect is still being sought.
- September 16
- Date of break-in
- Tuggeranong, near Monaro Highway, ACT
- Location
- 27-year-old man
- Suspect arrested
Why it mattersLivestock cruelty combined with burglary shows a serious crime. It affects rural property owners and animal welfare.
AustraliaA case that highlights animal cruelty risks for remote ACT properties and the work of local major crime teams.
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