Sheep stolen from Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm
Thames Valley Police are investigating the theft of sheep from Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire. Clarkson noted that the farm's high profile due to his Amazon Prime series may have made it a target for thieves.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding rural crime and the vulnerability of high-profile agricultural businesses.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, No arrests have been made and police have appealed for information
A number of sheep have been stolen from Diddly Squat Farm belonging to presenter Jeremy Clarkson.
When asked about the incident at Clarkson's farm, Thames Valley Police confirmed it received reports on Wednesday that the animals had been taken from a farm in Chadlington, Oxfordshire within the last 10 days.
No arrests have been made and the force has appealed for anyone with information to contact them.
Clarkson, 66, told The Sun he discovered the animals were missing when he went to count his flock with Clarkson's Farm co-star Kaleb Cooper.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat farm features in the Clarkson's Farm series
The former Top Gear and The Grand Tour presenter appealed for those responsible to "put them back".
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