The theft of a sheep flock could be linked to illegal meat sales.

A total of 62 sheep were stolen from a secure field in Clevelode, near Malvern between 5pm on Tuesday, August 20 and 8pm on Thursday, August 22.

West Mercia Police have appealed for any information relating to the theft, which it believes could be linked to incidents of theft for illegal meat butchery.

People have also been urged to report any suspicious sales of meat. Reports can be made through the force's website using incident number 00102_i_23082024.