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May 2023
Last Updated: 02/05/2023
Police appeal after dog kills lamb in Harrogate district field
Police are warning dog-owners to keep their dogs on a lead around sheep
A lamb has died and two ewes were attacked following a sheep worrying incident in a field on the edge of the Harrogate district.
North Yorkshire Police said the incident happened in Rainton, five miles from Ripon, on Wednesday (April 26) at around 11.20am.
A large German Shepherd was seen in a field attacking sheep. The dog was chased away but not before two ewes and a lamb had been attacked. The lamb died from its injuries.
Officers today appealed to the public for more information about the incident.
A police statement added:
“Officers are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident. In particular, they are appealing for information from anyone that might have been in the area at the time and witnessed the incident, or can assist in identifying the owner of the dog.
“Anyone who has information that could assist is asked to email david.mackay@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask to speak to David Mackay.
“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230074349.”
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