Sheep stolen from Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm
Eleven sheep were stolen from Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire, prompting a police investigation. Clarkson expressed concern that the farm's high profile due to his television series might have made it a target for rural crime.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges of rural crime and the unique security pressures faced by farms that have become public tourist attractions.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, No arrests have been made and police have appealed for information
Eleven sheep have been stolen from Diddly Squat Farm belonging to presenter Jeremy Clarkson.
Thames Valley Police said it received reports on Wednesday that the animals had been taken from the farm in Chadlington, Oxfordshire, within the last 10 days.
It said officers spoke with Clarkson at the scene on Thursday, adding that no arrests had been made and anyone with information should get in contact.
The 66-year-old told The Sun , external 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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