DOG owners have been urged to take extra care when walking their pet on the Malvern Hills after sheep and lambs were attacked.
A ewe and a lamb was killed in two separate attacks last weekend.
The death of the ewe leaves two young lambs orphaned and needing to be bottle fed.
In light of the attacks, the Malvern Hills Trust, formerly the Malvern Hills Conservators, have issued a call to residents to be more vigilant when out on walks across the commons.
Beck Baker, community and conservation officer at the trust, said: “Every year there are reports from the graziers on the Hills and Commons of dog attacks on sheep.
“In February we reported that one of the cattle had been attacked by a dog on the Northern Hills.
“These incidents can be prevented by simply keeping your dog on a lead when you’re near sheep and cattle”
Livestock worrying, which includes chasing, is a criminal offence and could lead to the destruction of the dog.
Mr Baker added: “The attacks are distressing for the dog owner and devastating for the farmer.
“The sheep are part of the farmer’s livelihood, the loss of a sheep can be very costly, and vet bills for a ewe can be in excess of £150.”
