Police Try To Get To The Bottom Of Sheep Attacks

A man arrested by police investigating a series of sex attacks on sheep has been banned from visiting farmland. Officers held the man on suspicion of bestiality after a dawn raid at his home near Ramsbottom.

A Police spokesman said the man was released on bail pending further inquiries. The arrest followed several complaints made to police about a man molesting sheep on grassland in May and June.

Two joggers became suspicious when the man was spotted pulling up his trousers as he stood near a sheep that was lying on the ground.

Police are also investigating reports that the suspect also took photographs of the animals.