Police are reminding dog owners to keep their pets on a lead to avoid attacks on sheep during lambing season.
Police said:
The plea from our officers comes after recent incidents in which dogs were reported to be running loose on farmland.
A Nottinghamshire Police spokesperson said: “Dog owners are reminded that they are responsible for their dogs at all times and allowing them out of sight to roam does not negate your responsibility for your pets.
“Offences can be committed under the Dangerous Dogs Act and the Protection of Livestock Act and incidents of this nature are taken seriously, particularly at this time of year when many sheep are in lamb and due to give birth to young at any moment.
“Please be mindful of your dog escaping or being out of sight around livestock.”
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