Police have arrested a fourth suspect over the alleged theft of 14 sheep found in a Mazda 626 in Flaxmere on May 31.
Two men and a 16-year-old youth are already before the courts and youth services.
The latest arrested man joins the earlier two facing animal cruelty and aggravated burglary charges. They will appear in court again on Tuesday.
Fourth sheep rustling arrest
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