The stolen babies on Mr May's farm in Farningham

by Jamie Bullen

Days-old goats stolen from a Kent farm may have just hours to live.

Goat breeder Wayne May said he fears he may have just 12 hours to reunite the extremely rare Arapawa goats with their mother or they could die.

Mr May 41, was speaking after his three-day-old twin goats were stolen from the farm in Farningham between 9pm last night and 5.30am today.

He is one of only a handful of breeders of the endangered goat species in the UK and believes the goats may have been taken to be exported.

He has contacted Dover Port, Heathrow and Gatwick Airports, and Kent Police's wildlife officer in the hope of finding the goats.

He said: "I reckon I have about 12 hours to find them or they very well may die, they might start to reject their mother's milk.

"I feel like crying. Somebody may have taken them with a view to exporting them out of the country or people who don't know may have just nicked my goats."

Kent Police have been informed and are investigating.

If anyone has any information contact Kent Police on 101, quoting crime reference number 21-1193 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111

Alternatively, you can contact Mr May by e-mail on artisanrarebreeds@gmail.com.