DOGS have killed up to 28 sheep in Herefordshire. 

Yesterday, the Safer Neighbourheed Team for Hereford tweeted for information after a 'dangerous dog incident' in the Dinedor area where sheep had been killed or injured by a dog on May 30 and June 1.

More information has now come to light, with West Mercia Police saying that up to 28 sheep were killed at different farms. 

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The first incident took place at Upper Gate House in Dinedor at about 9am on May 30, then at around 6am on June 1, it was reported that two dogs had entered the same field and struck again. Police say it is believed one of the dogs was the same one that attacked in the first incident. 

Meanwhile, some time between 10pm on May 31 and 6am on June 1, a sheep farmer at Lower Huntless Farm in Twyford - around one mile away - reported that his flock had also been attacked by a dog. 

The animal was not seen, but the injuries sustained by the sheep, along with confirmation by a vet, showed that they had been caused by a dog.

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“These are very concerning incidents which are causing a lot of anguish and financial damage for the victims and we are working closely with the farming community to help them maximise security for their flocks,” said Sergeant Mark Jones, of West Mercia Police.

“We can only roughly estimate how many sheep have been killed based on what farmers have told us – we are aware of separate incidents of five, 11 and 12 sheep being killed at different farms so it seems to be as many as 28.

“We have a picture of one of the offending dogs and would ask that the owner or anyone who knows who the owner is to contact me on mark.jones@westmercia.police.uk or call me on 07773 034427. The call can be anonymous if preferred.”