Sheep put to sleep following 'out of control' dog attack at Cheshire farm

Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team said there had been no excuses for the owner not to have had the dog under control

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A sheep had to be put to sleep following a dog attack in Stockport (Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team)
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A sheep had to be put to sleep following a dog attack in Stockport (Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team)

Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team have confirmed another dog attack has led to a farmer losing livestock. Officers said an 'out of control' dog had attacked a sheep on Sunday (April 28) around mid afternoon...

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