Dead sheep and blood-stained driveway found amid illegal abattoir investigation

Seven men have been arrested after police discovered a blood-stained driveway and what they believe to be an illegal abattoir.

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Police made the discovery on Charles Road, pictured centre, in Arleston, Telford. Image: Google

Police said they found a "disturbing scene" with a large amount of blood on a driveway in Arleston, Telford, while responding to another call.

Inside they said they found three sheep "in a very poor state of health" with one already dead.

The force said it is now urging people to report suspicious sales of meat.