Sheep found wandering in Brighton were deliberately released

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A flock of sheep spotted roaming in Brighton on Monday were deliberately released – and not for the first time.

The sheep were seen wandering around a park in the city, to the surprise of onlookers.

They spent some time grazing and lying down in the park before eventually being rounded up by a sheepdog.

The city council said they were “shocked and upset” anyone would put sheep at risk of harm in this way, and it was not the first time it had happened.

A Brighton & Hove City Council spokesman said: “It seems that a flock of our sheep was deliberately released from Tenantry Down.

“We’re shocked and upset that anyone could have chosen to endanger the safety of the sheep in this way.

“Somehow the sheep made their way to Queens Park.”

After being rounded up the sheep were moved to Sheepcote Valley, a nearby park, where the council hopes they will be left in peace.

The council spokesman added: “Unfortunately this is not the first time this has happened. The sheep were moved from Whitehawk Hill to Tenantry Down a couple of weeks ago.

“We would say to whoever is behind this – please stop it immediately.

“Moving sheep through the streets to busy urban green spaces with no public signage or access to water is potentially very harmful to the sheep.

“There is also a very real risk to drivers and pedestrians in case of a collision.”

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