Scottish police are appealing for information after four lambs were attacked near Hawick in the Borders. The lambs sustained head wounds and three had their ears ripped off.
The incident occurred Between the evening of Thursday 14 and Friday 15 September on a farm near Acreknow Reservoir.
“It’s believed that the lambs were injured by a dog or dogs,” said PC Claire White of
Hawick Police Station. “Once again, we’re urging dog
walkers to always keep their pets on leads around any livestock.
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“All animals are unpredictable, and it’s a dog’ natural instinct to chase. It is your responsibility, as the owner, to ensure that your dog is kept under suitable control at all times. You are liable to
prosecution if you fail to do so.”
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Hawick Police Station via 101, quoting incident number 3863 of 15 September.
Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Scottish police are appealing for information after four lambs were attacked near Hawick in the Borders. The lambs sustained head wounds and three had their ears ripped off.
The incident occurred Between the evening of Thursday 14 and Friday 15 September on a farm near Acreknow Reservoir.
“It’s believed that the lambs were injured by a dog or dogs,” said PC Claire White of
Hawick Police Station. “Once again, we’re urging dog
walkers to always keep their pets on leads around any livestock.
“All animals are unpredictable, and it’s a dog’ natural instinct to chase. It is your responsibility, as the owner, to ensure that your dog is kept under suitable control at all times. You are liable to
prosecution if you fail to do so.”
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Hawick Police Station via 101, quoting incident number 3863 of 15 September.
Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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