Sheep killed in suspected dog attack at Dumfriesshire farm

Police Scotland have launched an appeal to find those responsible

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Police Scotland Dumfries and Galloway said the incident had taken place near Craigieburn Farm in Moffat sometime between Tuesday (August 13) and Wednesday (August 14).
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Police Scotland Dumfries and Galloway said the incident had taken place near Craigieburn Farm in Moffat sometime between Tuesday (August 13) and Wednesday (August 14).

A sheep has been killed in a suspected dog attack in Dumfriesshire. Police Scotland Dumfries and Galloway said the alleged livestock worrying incident had taken place near Craigieburn Farm in Moffat...

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