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

Officers said a further two dogs faced destruction after the incidents which had taken place during the first two weeks of January

Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team has urged owners to keep their dogs on a lead when near livestock

Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team said the incident could have caused the death of unborn lambs

The dog owner was fined and ordered to pay court costs of £790

Police constable Jim Clark said there was 'absolutely no reason' why the incidents should have taken place

Andrew Dixon said he has been left 'emotionally distressed' after witnessing a dog attack which killed one Texel ewe

Dyfed-Powys Police said they are investigating two incidents involving a dog attack and the theft of livestock

It follows a number of attacks on people and livestock XL Bully dogs

This month Roger Evans writes about the problems caused by dogs running free on farmland, and also gives us his thoughts on early mornings