ANOTHER sheep on the Malvern Hills was killed following a dog attack at the weekend.
On Sunday, at about 12 noon, sheep were chased from Broad Down, near British Camp, and one was attacked.
Then at about 11.30am today (Monday) a second sheep was found and had to be put down due to the nature of its injuries.
The incident follows a dog attack which took place just three weeks ago on the Worcestershire Beacon where a sheep was killed by a dog.
Beck Baker, community and conservation officer, said: “There is no need for this to happen.
“All dogs should be kept on a lead near livestock, no matter what breed, size, or training.
“These attacks are distressing for all parties involved: the sheep, grazier, dog and dog owner.
“Don’t take the risk, take the lead.”
The Malvern Hills Trust provides weekly information for visitors and residents on where the sheep and cattle can be found on the Hills.
This is available on the MHT website.
Residents are also able to subscribe to receive a weekly Stockwatch update straight to their email inbox with information on location of livestock in the MHT grazing schemes.
Beck added: “We’d like to remind people the Malvern Hills and Commons are registered common land so livestock could be found anywhere at any time.
“Be prepared to come across sheep and cattle anywhere on the Hills.”
If anyone has any information on either of the incidents, call MHT on 01684 892002.
Livestock worrying, including chasing in and out of the fencing, is a criminal offence and the police may be involved in cases on the Malvern Hills and Commons.
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