Police investigate after sheep chased off cliff edge in Cornwall
The incident happened in the Polly Joke area on July 27.
Police are continuing to investigating after a man and two teenage children allegedly chased a sheep over a cliff edge near Newquay causing it to fall to its death.
The incident happened in the Polly Joke area on July 27.
Members of the public confronted a suspect, who is alleged to have been aggressive, Devon and Cornwall Police said.
Officers from the force's rural affairs team are investigating the incident with the neighbourhood team.
Devon and Cornwall Police told the PA news agency that the suspects were believed to be a man and two teenage children.
A force spokesperson said: "We know this incident has had a huge impact on the local community and we can't imagine why anyone would willingly chase or harm an innocent animal.
"Behaviour like this is unacceptable and we will continue to work alongside the investigating officers to bring the offender to justice.
"We believe there were a number of people who witnessed this incident who are yet to come forward but who may be able to assist us in our investigation.
"If you were in the area and have any information that may help us, please, please come forward."