Man charged after dogs attack and kill sheep
Unfortunately the sheep died from its injuries
Last updated 12th Apr 2024
A MAN has been charged with offences connected to his dogs after they attacked and killed a sheep at an Easy Ayrshire farm.
The Rottweiler and Alsatian set upon the animal in a field near the small village of Lugton at around 11 am on Thursday, 11 April.
The 50-year-old owner of the dogs was later traced and sanctioned under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953 and a report was submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Police in Ayrshire say they continue to see a rise in Livestock Worrying – the term used when dogs chase, attack, or cause distress to farm animals – and have reminded all dog owners to avoid livestock and keep their dogs on a short lead when there is a chance livestock may be nearby.