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Hampshire Police warn owners after dog kills two sheep on the Isle of Wight

Police said there had been a number of incidents over the months where sheep had either been killed or injured by dog attacks

Chris Brayford
clock • 2 min read
Hampshire Police said they were concerned by the number of attacks on sheep by dogs over the past five months
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Hampshire Police said they were concerned by the number of attacks on sheep by dogs over the past five months

Police have issued a warning to dog owners that they could face prosecution if they do not keep their dogs on a lead after more sheep were killed on the Isle of Wight. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary...

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