A farmers been left counting the cost after thieves stole over 60 sheep from his farm in Wimborne!

The expensive sheep were targeted during a day-time raid at Merley Hall Farm last week.

66 were taken in total, leading Officers to suspect the thieves had a knowledge of handling large groups of livestock.

The shocked farmer only noticed his numbers were down when he began moving the flock and counting them as they passed onto a new ground.

Police are appealing for anyone who knows what happened to get in touch.