Farmer shoots dog which killed six lambs

A farmer has shot a dog which killed six lambs in a bid to prevent further loss of life, West Yorkshire Police has confirmed. 

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Farmer shoots dog which killed six lambs

A farmer has shot a dog which killed six lambs in a bid to prevent further loss of life, West Yorkshire Police has confirmed. The sheep worrying incident took place on Wednesday April 21 in the Hebden...

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