Furious farmer takes to social media after savage dog attack on sheep

"It will have a belly full of wool and raw meat and will have had blood over its face. I would like anyone with information to get in touch or the owner to come and see me at Howard House, Gilsland."

A spokesman for Cumbria Police said: "It is important that local farmers and dog walkers are made aware of this incident. Dogs should be kept on a lead at all times near livestock as sheep worrying is a criminal offence."

• Anyone with any information can call 101 quoting incident number 82 of August 28.

Farmers Guardian is taking the lead by raising awareness among the British public about livestock worrying and speaking up for our readers’ concerns.

Aim of the campaign

• Helping farmers to take the lead and address the growing problem
• Urging the public to take the lead and keep control of their dogs

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