Police are trying to discover the owner of dogs thought to be behind the deaths of as numerous as 28 sheep in Herefordshire. West Mercia Police said there have actually been reports of 3 different events at various farms in which several sheep have actually been killed by a dog or dogs.
The very first occurrence occurred at Upper Gate House in Dinedor at about 9am on 30 May. Then, on June 1 at around 6am, 2 dogs are reported to have actually gone into the exact same field and assaulted againm with it thought among the dogs was the dogs was likewise associated with the very first occurrence.
A sheep farmer at Lower Huntless Farm in Twyford – around one mile far from the other 2 events – reported that his flock had actually likewise been assaulted by a dog over night in between May 31 and June 1. The occurrence is reported to have actually occurred in between 10pm and 6am.
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The dog was not seen however the injuries sustained by the sheep in addition to verification by a veterinarian verified that these had actually been triggered by a dog. Officers state they know 3 different events where 5, 11 and 12 sheep were killed.
As part of an appeal for details, cops have actually provided an image of among the dogs thought to be included. “These are very concerning incidents which are causing a lot of anguish and financial damage for the victims and we are working closely with the farming community to help them maximise security for their flocks,” said Sergeant Mark Jones, of West Mercia Police.
“We can just approximately approximate the number of sheep have actually been killed based upon what farmers have actually informed us – we know different events of 5, 11 and 12 sheep being killed at various farms so it appears to be as numerous as 28.
“We have a picture of one of the offending dogs and would ask that the owner or anyone who knows who the owner is to contact me on [email protected] or call me on 07773 034427. The call can be anonymous if preferred.”
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