Officers believe the sheep, which died of its injuries, was attacked on the morning of Wednesday, April 10 at a farm in Rothiemay.
Police have stepped up patrols in the Westhill area to tackle concerns around anti-social behaviour.
NEW figures lay bare the true cost of crime to the high-street in the face of an alarming rise in theft and violence.
In her latest column, MSP Gillian Martin updates on the action taken by police to halt anti-social behaviour in Ellon.
Vandals have smashed up the toilets at The Haughs in Turriff after they were just recently reopened.
Officers are trying to identify three male youths seen in the area around the time of the incident.
A BUCKIE councillor and public service specialist strategy advisor has raised serious concerns about new Hate Crime law now in force in Scotland.
A 20-year-old and a 23-year-old have been charged with assault after an incident at Elgin Bus Station yesterday.
A 16-year-old youth has been arrested following a serious assault in Buckie.
Police are appealing for witnesses following the theft of a black Carrera Vengeance men's mountain bike in Fraserburgh.
