Derbyshire police issue warning after sheep killed by dogs taken off leads

The force said it has received four calls from farmers whose sheep have been worried, injured or even killed as a result of dog attacks in the last fortnight.

Incidents have been reported in Winster, Hayfield, Belper and Repton.

Sergeant James Shirley, of Derbyshire’s Rural Crime Team, said: “If you take your dog for a walk while exercising in rural areas, please make sure to keep it under control and on a lead near to livestock.

“Calving and lambing is important to our rural economies and if livestock are harmed then this increases pressure on farmers and also our local vets.”

Police said dog walkers should take extra care when crossing or near to fields with sheep and livestock in them.

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