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One ewe had to be put to sleep due to the extent of her injuries from the dog attack, while another ewe, which had been carrying twins, also died. Police said the incident could lead to more ewes miscarrying lambs

Derbyshire Constabulary has responded to livestock worrying incidents which led to dogs being shot and sheep being left with 'horrendous' injuries

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Dorset Rural Crime Team said the dog owner had done the right thing by coming forward

"Offences of this kind also have a significant impact on farmers, particularly during the lambing season"

Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team said there had been no excuses for the owner not to have had the dog under control

Derbyshire Rural Crime Team said the farmer found four dead ewes in their field after a dog attack in Buxton

David Hughes helped to save the sheep which had been left high and dry in the Lake District

Thames Valley Police Aylesbury Vale said the man had been banned from owning dogs and was ordered to pay over £1,000 in compensation to a farmer following the incident