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'This should not have happened in the first place' - farmer's message after 28 sheep killed and injured in livestock attack

Police said Evie Watson had pleaded guilty to a livestock worrying offence at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on August 27. She was ordered to pay 拢750 despite the dogs causing 拢7,400 in damages

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鈥淣o-one ever wants to believe that their dog is capable of hurting other animals. But as we have seen time and time again, they can and do return to their predator instincts and chase livestock if given the chance."
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鈥淣o-one ever wants to believe that their dog is capable of hurting other animals. But as we have seen time and time again, they can and do return to their predator instincts and chase livestock if given the chance."

A dog walker has been fined 拢750 after 28 sheep were either killed or injured during a livestock attack in Derbyshire. Evie Watson had lost control of her two dogs, a lurcher which was off its lead...

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