A sheep had to be put down after sustaining “significant injuries” in a dog attack at a popular North Yorkshire walking spot.
The incident took place on May 16, at around 10am, near Cod Beck Reservoir, just north of Osmotherley.
North Yorkshire Police said a red setter–type dog attacked the sheep and causing significant injuries.
A member of the public intervened and pulled the sheep away from the dog, but the animal’s injuries were so severe that it had to be put down.
On the same day, a second sheep was also found with serious injuries.
Sergeant David Lund, of North Yorkshire Police’s Rural Task Force, said: “I would like to take this opportunity to remind dog owners of the importance of keeping their dogs under close control and on a lead when in the vicinity of livestock, in order to prevent further incidents of this nature.
“It is a criminal offence for a dog to worry livestock.
“This includes attacking livestock, chasing livestock in a way that may cause injury or suffering, or being at large in a field where livestock are present.
“Dog owners can be prosecuted if their dog is found to be responsible for such behaviour.”
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North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information from anyone who witnessed the attack or knows anything about the dog or its owner.
Information can be reported by calling 101 and quoting incident number 12260088842. Alternatively, people can email kimberley.laws@northyorkshire.police.uk.
Details can also be submitted anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via the organisation’s website.
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