Lambs attacked by dogs in Warwick

One lamb had to be put down and officers said it is likely the other one will have to be too
By Kirstie Smith
Published 8th Oct 2020, 10:04 BST
Updated 8th Oct 2020, 10:06 BST
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Two lambs have been attacked by dogs in Warwick.

The Warwickshire Rural Crime Team are again issuing a reminder to the public about dogs being on leads around livestock after two lambs were attacked on Sunday (October 4).

Officers said the incident happened near the racecourse and lead to one lamb being put down with the possibility of it also having to be done to the other.

Officers are reminding the public to keep their dogs on leads when they are around livestock.Officers are reminding the public to keep their dogs on leads when they are around livestock.
Officers are reminding the public to keep their dogs on leads when they are around livestock.
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On their Facebook post they said: "This newly weaned Lamb was attacked by someones PET!!!! in Warwick close to the racecourse on Sunday 4th October.

"These injuries have NOT been caused by a wild animal and the dog/s that inflicted the injuries would have been covered in blood, as such the owners would have know something had happened.

"Two Lambs were attacked during the incident with one Lamb being euthanised shortly after and it's likely the second one will as well.

"This is distressing to all parties involved and it's 100% avoidable.

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"Please keep your dog on a lead in areas where livestock are grazing."

As well as issuing the reminder, officers are also looking for anyone with any information about the incident to get in touch.

To get in touch call Warwickshire Police on 101 quoting incident number WK-20201007-55.