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Sheep flock killed and injured during livestock worrying attack

Police said nine ewes and two lambs had died during the incident

Chris Brayford
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The force confirmed that the dogs could have been in the field chasing and attacking the sheep for hours. (Generic)
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The force confirmed that the dogs could have been in the field chasing and attacking the sheep for hours. (Generic)

Two dogs have killed a small flock of sheep at a farm in the Over Whitacre area of North Warwickshire. Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team said 11 sheep had been killed on August 21 following an attack...

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