Two sheep killed by dogs in North Yorkshire
Another two sheep were badly injured in the incident near Knottingley
Two sheep were killed and another two have been badly injured by dogs near Knottingley.
Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident which happened around 9.30pm on Monday 2nd June, at a farm off Weeland Road,
Two lurcher dogs attacked several sheep in a field. The dogs (pictured) are described as being a brown lurcher and a tan/sand coloured lurcher.
North Yorkshire Police said:
"We are also reminding dog owners of their responsibility to keep their dog on a lead where there is livestock and that sheep worrying is a criminal offence. In some circumstances a farmer is entitled to shoot your pet if it attacks their livestock.
"We would like to speak to a man driving a dark coloured old model four-by-four who was seen nearby around this time. We are appealing for any witnesses to the incident, anyone who saw a similar vehicle around the time of the incident or anyone who knows the owner of the dogs.
"Please email [email protected] if you have any information that could help our investigation.
"Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for PC Alice Gould, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.
"Please quote reference 12250099367 when passing on information."