Tuesday, 4. February 2003

900 piglets stolen from farm


Police are appealing for witnesses after thieves stole 900 piglets from a farm in Greater Manchester.

The animals - all aged between three weeks and three months - were taken from the farm off Beech Walk, Standish, on Friday night.

Police say several people must have been involved in the theft, which would have taken several hours.

The animals are worth about £40,000.

¬> BBC

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