At least 15 sheep killed in Wales since start of September

Dyfed-Powys Police said the sheep had been killed in the Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire area

Chris Brayford
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Officers said 15 sheep had been killed since the start of September (Dyfed-Powys Police)
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Officers said 15 sheep had been killed since the start of September (Dyfed-Powys Police)

Welsh Police have confirmed at least 18 sheep have either been killed or injured in dog attacks since the beginning of September. Dyfed-Powys Police said 15 sheep had been killed in two separate incidents,...

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