Two dogs shot dead after killing six sheep in South Wales

Officers said a further two dogs faced destruction after the incidents which had taken place during the first two weeks of January

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Officers said six sheep had also been injured during the dog attacks as seen in the picture (Gwent Police Rural Crime Team)
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Officers said six sheep had also been injured during the dog attacks as seen in the picture (Gwent Police Rural Crime Team)

Two dogs have been shot dead after sheep were killed during attacks within the first 11 days of January. Gwent Police Rural Crime Team said six sheep had been killed - with another six injured - ‘unnecessarily'...

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