Rural Crime Team Result on Sheep Worrying Incident

In November 2020, a sheep worrying incident was reported near to Ryton-on-Dunsmore. Two dogs had got into a field with sheep in, killing two ewes and badly injuring eight more. Sadly, only two of those eight survived their injuries. Officers from the Rural Crime Team attended the incident and quickly identified the dogs involved and the property that they had come from. Sadly, this was not the first time the dogs had escaped and attacked sheep.

Following a full investigation and in line with the wishes of the victim, the owner of the dogs received a conditional caution which included the owner of the sheep being fully compensated for their losses. The dogs are no longer at the property.

We are continually working with farmers, #NFU and #NFU Mutual Insurance to address this concerning issue and have a number of on going investigations as a team.

PC 2239 & PC 1248