Teenager charged after four sheep killed at Tuggeranong property
A 17-year-old and two men faced court. They trapped eight sheep in a pen on September 16. They deliberately injured the animals.
Three people broke into a rural property near Monaro Hwy in Tuggeranong on September 16. A 17-year-old, an 18-year-old and a 27-year-old rounded up eight sheep into a holding pen and deliberately hurt the animals.
One died at the scene. Three were put down because of serious injuries.
Two others were badly hurt. The trio also broke into a house on the property and caused serious damage.
The 17-year-old was arrested in Chisholm on Saturday. He faced the ACT Children's Court on Monday.
He was charged with four counts of joint commission aggravated cruelty causing death. He also faced two counts of joint commission aggravated cruelty causing serious injury.
Other charges included aggravated burglary, attempted aggravated burglary, and participating in a criminal group.
- September 16
- Date of incident
- 17, 18, and 27 years old
- Offenders' ages
Why it mattersMany serious animal cruelty charges show how deliberate and serious this attack was.
AustraliaACT crime affecting rural property owners and raising animal welfare concerns in the region.
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