Sheep and lamb drown after livestock worrying incident in Derbyshire

Derbyshire Police Rural Crime Team said the five dogs had not been on a lead during the incident

Chris Brayford
clock • 1 min read
Five dogs had reportedly chased a sheep and lamb into Howden Reservoir where they drowned. (Derbyshire Police Rural Crime Team)
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Five dogs had reportedly chased a sheep and lamb into Howden Reservoir where they drowned. (Derbyshire Police Rural Crime Team)

A police investigation has been launched following a livestock worrying incident which led to the death of a sheep and a lamb. Derbyshire Police Rural Crime Team said five dogs had attacked livestock...

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