Dogs Shot Dead After Attacking Sheep
Written by HFM News on 21st April 2022
Two dogs have been shot dead after attacking a sheep in fields between Gartree and Lubenham.
The sheep also died during the incident off Welland Avenue on Tuesday morning.
Police say the dogs were destroyed by the owner of the sheep, although have not said what breed they were.
The incident took place in a field off Welland Avenue
A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police told Hfm: “Shortly after 10.30am on Tuesday (19 April) a report was received that dogs were attacking sheep on land off Welland Avenue, Lubenham.
“A sheep died as a result of being attacked by the dogs. Two dogs were destroyed by the owner of the sheep.
“Following further enquiries, the owners of the dogs were located and an agreement was made to pay compensation to the owner of the sheep.”
Farmers are legally entitled to shoot dogs endangering sheep and officers say no further action was taken against the sheep owner.
