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ACT police investigating after sheep found 'deliberately injured'

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Burnside, N. (2026, September 19). ACT police investigating after sheep found 'deliberately injured'. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-19/police-investigating-sheep-found-deliberately-injured-/107172146

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Police in Canberra are investigating an incident where multiple sheep at a rural property in Tuggeranong were rounded up and deliberately injured by unknown individuals using dogs, leading to two deaths. The attack occurred on Wednesday evening, causing extensive damage to the animals and significant disruption to the property. Authorities have requested public assistance, particularly from anyone who saw vehicles or unusual activity near Old Tuggeranong Road between September 16 and 17.

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ACT Policing is investigating an animal cruelty case after sheep were found injured at a rural property in Tuggeranong, Canberra. On Wednesday night, multiple persons allegedly used dogs to round up eight sheep and move them into a holding pen where they were deliberately injured. One sheep died immediately, while another had to be euthanized due to severe injuries. The property was also reportedly ransacked, causing significant disruption. Police are seeking public assistance, including information about any vehicles seen in the area near the incident on September 16.

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ACT ACT Policing Canberra Crime Stoppers Tuggeranong

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"In the holding pen, multiple sheep were deliberately injured, resulting in the death of one sheep and the euthanasia of another due to the severity of its injuries." Police allege the property was also ransacked, and a "large amount of disruption" caused to the premises.

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ACT police investigating after sheep found 'deliberately injured' · mixed framing

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Police are investigating after multiple sheep at a Canberra property were allegedly rounded up and injured, causing two to die. uncertain

two → investigate → property

Warning: This story contains details some readers may find distressing. uncertain

readers → contain → details

ACT Policing today said they were seeking public assistance after the incident of animal cruelty at a rural property in Tuggeranong on Wednesday night. asserted

they → say → night

A statement from police said the sheep were found in a holding pen by the property's owner on Thursday morning. asserted

sheep → say → morning

"After speaking to the owner, it is believed multiple persons attended the property on Wednesday evening and with the assistance of dogs, rounded up eight sheep and moved them into a holding pen,"police said. asserted

persons → speak → pen,"police

amount → injure → premises

Police eyeing vehicles seen in vicinity The police statement included some details about a vehicle allegedly seen near the property on the night of the incident. Anyone who saw anything unusual on the evening of September 16 on the eastern side of the Monaro Highway, between the paintball facility and Johnson Drive roundabout, is being asked to contact ACT Policing. uncertain

who → eye → Policing

Anyone who saw any vehicles coming or going from the Old Tuggeranong Road on the eastern side of the Monaro Highway near the pine forest is also being urged to contact police. asserted

vehicles → see → police

They are also seeking anyone with information about a late 90s or early 2000s sedan seen in the same area on Wednesday. asserted

They → seek → Wednesday

"ACT Policing takes all reports of animal cruelty seriously and is seeking public assistance regarding this incident,"police said. asserted

Policing → take → incident,"police

Those who can assist police should provide their contact details via the Crime Stoppers ACT website, quoting 8501989. asserted

who → assist → 8501989