RSPCA WA is appealing to the public for information about a knife attack on two sheep on West Swan Road, West Swan on Wednesday, February 25.

The subsequent RSPCA WA investigation has so far failed to yield any strong leads which General Inspector Jeanne-Marie Ward has described as frustrating.

“All the available CCTV footage from the area where the attacks happened has been viewed and none shows an identifiable vehicle or person,” she said.

“Nor has anyone been able to share unusual activity they may have seen or heard at the relevant time.

“I’m hoping there is someone out there who saw a car or person in the area that didn’t belong and remembers something distinctive or different, or perhaps the perpetrator has talked about their crime to a friend or family member.”

The owner of the sheep was with the animals before going inside for dinner at around 6pm.

When he went back into the paddock around 20 minutes later, he saw one of his sheep with a cut so large its internal organs were hanging out and another that had a long, straight cut.

There were no objects in the paddock that could have caused the injuries which appear to have been made with a blade and were not consistent with a dog attack.

A corner of the barbed wire paddock fence was later discovered to have been twisted together, likely as a way for the offender to enter the property.

Inspector Ward said sadly, the owner had to euthanise both sheep due to the extent of their injuries.

“There are around 20 sheep on the property, and they are visible from the road,” she said.

“The owner claims someone had tried to steal sheep from the same paddock around two years ago but unfortunately there is no further detail than that.

“These sheep would have suffered pain and shock from such a brutal attack, and I urge anyone with information to come forward.”

Reports can be made to the RSPCA WA Cruelty Hotline by calling 1300 CRUELTY (1300 278 358) or online at the RSPCAWA website.

Please quote job number 220865.