Almost 50 lambs have actually been killed or hurt in a terrible dog attack.
Police are examining after 2 loose dogs created chaos in Sturry, near Canterbury at the weekend.
Officers were contacted us to farmland near Elbridge Hill at about 6am on Saturday after walkers saw the dogs assaulting the stock.
A ewe and 23 lambs passed away in the attack, and it is comprehended a more 23 lambs were seriously hurt.
A declaration from White Mills Vetinary Clinic, which was contacted us to treat the injured animals, said “more deaths are likely in the coming days”.
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After officers went to the field, they had the ability to capture one Akita-type dog, while the other had actually left the scene.
The took dog did not have a microchip or a collar, leading officers to interest the general public for help in discovering its owner.
Sergeant Darren Walshaw, of Kent Police’s Rural Task Force, said: “This was a very distressing incident, with so many lambs having needlessly lost their lives.
“Offences of this kind also have a huge impact on farmers, who have often spent years building up flocks.
“We are determined to locate the dogs’ owners and I urge anyone who has any information about how these dogs came to be in this area to get in contact with us.”
Anyone with info must call Kent Police on 01843 222289, pricing estimate recommendation 22-0239, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
