Plea made to owners over 'shocking' dog attacks in Wiltshire

Wiltshire Rural Crime Team had encouraged the public to enjoy the countryside but not at the expense of farmers and livestock

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Wiltshire Rural Crime Team said they had received, on average, two reports a month relating to dog attacks on livestock (generic)
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Wiltshire Rural Crime Team said they had received, on average, two reports a month relating to dog attacks on livestock (generic)

A police force in England has warned of the ‘shocking injuries' to sheep from dog attacks in Wiltshire after being called out to several incidents. Wiltshire Rural Crime Team confirmed they had attended...

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