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Patrols were called to land near Ashenbank Woods, Halfpence Lane after a dog was seen attacking sheep in a field, at around 9.20am on Monday 6 May 2024. Three ewes suffered fatal injuries, with others requiring further treatment. The constables completed a search for the dog, described as a large black and white Spaniel, but it had left the area with its owner.

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Investigating officer, PC Nathan Colman, said: ‘This was a very distressing incident and an investigation is underway to identify the person who should have been in control of the dog at the time. Offences of this kind also have a significant impact on farmers, particularly during the lambing season.

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