Gruesome footage has emerged showing sheep remains dumped beside a remote country lane near Leverton, Lincolnshire.
*Warning* The footage may be distressing for some viewers.
Boston Borough Council have been notified after a local resident went out walking his dog, and made the horrific discovery.
The council is now making arrangements for the remains, which consists of whole sheep, innards, fleeces and a head, to be removed and disposed of.
Lincolnshire Police have questioned a local farmer about the remains, who then inspected the sheep and confirming they are not local livestock as they are hill sheep.
Police are not currently investigating any sheep theft or poaching offences.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 101.
