Jeremy Clarkson had reported that sheep were stolen from his Diddly Squat Farm and told police earlier this month. The reports stem from him believing some of his flock had disappeared after a late-night incident.
Police now say the “theft” allegation is not borne out by their checks. They confirm the missing number of sheep is explained by a miscount by farm staff rather than animals being taken.
Outlets differ mainly in emphasis. The BBC report focuses on the confirmation that the incident was a miscount. The Daily Mail highlights Clarkson’s reaction, describing his anger at the belief that a raid occurred on a day when camera crews were not present. All accounts, however, agree that police attribute the situation to counting error rather than theft.
