Five sheep killed in North Yorkshire in apparent dog attacks

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses who saw dogs on the loose near the two attacks

Five sheep have been killed in apparent dog attacks in North Yorkshire.

The first of the two incidents occurred on 5 January just off a footpath off Rudcarr Lane, in Holtby.

It resulted in the death of two sheep and caused other sheep in the flock to abort their lambs, North Yorkshire Police said.

The following day three animals were found dead with puncture wounds, in a field on Wigginton Road in York following an attack overnight.

Officers investigating the attacks have appealed for witnesses, saying they are interested in information about any dogs that were running loose or out of control in the two areas, or any vehicles parked nearby.