Two ducks have been stolen and two hens harmed during a raid on a field in Alston.
Police are investigating the incident, which happened between 7pm on October 3 and 9am today in a field at The Wardway.
Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area.
Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit , quoting incident number 43 of 4th October 2021 or call 101.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.