Sheep killed and injured in suspected dog attack

Twelve sheep have been killed in a suspected dog attack in Cheshire.

Cheshire Police said the animals were mauled at some point between Thursday evening and Friday morning in farmland on the outskirts of Congleton, between Buxton Road and the River Dane.

In addition to the sheep that were killed, others were injured and many more were severely distressed, officers said.

They called for the owner of the dog responsible for the attack to “do the right thing” and discuss the matter with police.

“Most of the sheep suffered significant bite marks to their throats, with two drowning in the canal,” a Cheshire Police spokesperson said.

“Clearly the unnecessary pain and suffering that the sheep have been subjected to, was very significant and completely unacceptable.”

They added: “In addition to the suffering caused to the sheep, once again members of our hard-working farming community have been left facing large unnecessary bills through absolutely no fault of their own.”

Anyone with information has been urged to contact Cheshire Police.

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