Sheep slaughtered without stunning doubles to more than 11 million in UK

The number of sheep slaughtered in Britain without being stunned first has doubled in the last six years to more than 11 million, official figures show.

Former president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, Lord Trees, pointed out this meant animals were having their throats cut while still conscious and argued the country was moving "backwards" in this area of animal welfare.