An out of control dog attacked a number of sheep in a field in Somerset, as police investigate the incident. The dog, described as medium to large with ginger or blond fur attacked sheep in the Dolberrow and Churchill area, near Winscombe.
The dog attacked the sheep around 3.15pm on Tuesday, April 1, and police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Officers also want to identify the dog’s owner, a man who was wearing dark clothing.
Avon and Somerset Police said: “Officers investigating an incident in which a dog attacked sheep in the Dolberrow and Churchill area, near Winscombe, last week are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
“At 3.46pm on Tuesday 1 April we received a report of the incident which had taken place about 30 minutes earlier.
“The dog has been described has medium to large in size and being of ginger or blond colour. Its owner, a man, was wearing dark-coloured clothing.
“Officers are making enquiries to identify this person and would encourage anyone with any information to call 101, giving the call handler the reference number 5225093347.”