Animal rights activists on trial over King's Sandringham lambs

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Sept, 15:03

Three animal rights activists are on trial at Norwich Crown Court over the taking of lambs from the King's Sandringham estate.

Rosa Sharkey, 26, is among three defendants accused of stealing lambs from the royal property. Sharkey told the court the monarch was targeted because he is an environmentalist and animal lover, and that sheep were not his primary source of income. She said the activists wanted to provoke discussion.

How it is being reported

• Woman tells court why she took lambs from King’s Sandringham estateThe Independent · 23 Sept, 14:17
• Animal right activists accused of stealing King's lambs tell court monarch was targeted because 'he's an environmentalist and an animal lover'Daily Mail · 23 Sept, 12:51

In this story: Rosa Sharkey · King · Sandringham · Norwich Crown Court

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