Thirteen Lambs Killed in Rostrevor as Police Launch Appeal

Police are appealing for information after thirteen lambs were killed at a farm on Drumsesk Road in Rostrevor. The incident happened sometime between 7pm on Friday, 13 March 2026 and 7.45am on Saturday, 14 March 2026. Officers say the lambs’ necks appear to have been deliberately broken. Anyone with information is being urged to contact police.

Police have launched an appeal after thirteen lambs were killed in Rostrevor in what officers have described as a shocking incident.

The animals were found dead at a farm on Drumsesk Road, with police now investigating exactly what happened and who may be responsible.

Police appeal after thirteen lambs killed in Rostrevor

According to police, the report was received after the lambs were discovered dead at the farm.

Inspector Reynolds said officers believe the incident happened between 7pm on Friday, 13 March 2026 and 7.45am on Saturday, 14 March 2026.

Police say it appears the lambs’ necks had been deliberately broken.

Inspector Reynolds said:

“We received a report that the lambs had been killed at a farm on Drumsesk Road at some point between 7pm on Friday, 13th March and 7.45am on Saturday, 14th March.

It appears that their necks had been deliberately broken.

This is a shocking crime, and we would be keen to hear from anyone who noticed anything unusual in the area during the times above.”

Enquiries are continuing into the Rostrevor lamb killings, and officers are urging anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in the area to come forward.

How to contact police

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 495 14/03/26.

Reports can also be made online through the PSNI website here: Insert Link – PSNI Report a Crime

People who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online here: Insert Link – Crimestoppers

Ongoing enquiries into Rostrevor farm incident

The killing of thirteen lambs in Rostrevor is likely to cause shock and concern within the local farming community.

Police have not released any further details at this stage, but enquiries remain ongoing as officers work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

Anyone who was in the Drumsesk Road area between Friday evening and Saturday morning and noticed anything suspicious is being asked to get in touch.