Police are investigating an incident of sheep worrying which happened sometime overnight between the 19th February - 20th February in a field between Stockdale and Orthwaite.
A dead sheep was found in the field on the morning of the 20th with injuries suspected to have been caused by a dog. The sheep was carrying lambs at the time.
Police are appealing for anyone with information, or anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area around that time to call PC 2440 on 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting log 57 of the 20th February.
It is an offence for a dog to be dangerously out of control or to worry sheep and we would remind dog owners to always keep there dog on a lead when walking in rural areas.
