Sheep worrying

Police Scotland Ayrshire confirmed the incident had taken place on farmland between the villages of Kirkmichael and Dalrymple

Derbyshire Police Rural Crime Team said the five dogs had not been on a lead during the incident

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Dorset Rural Crime Team said the dog owner had done the right thing by coming forward

"Offences of this kind also have a significant impact on farmers, particularly during the lambing season"

Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team confirmed they were investigating the incident and had identified the dog owner in question

Charles McCombie of Auchincrieve Farm said his family were heartbroken to see the aftermaths of a suspected dog attack which has left lambs without a mother

With sheep worrying a common issue for many farms across the UK, it is important to know legally where farmers stand, and the measures which can be taken to protect their flocks

Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Penrith and the Border, shows his support for the #FGTaketheLead campaign

The Welsh farmer is renowned for voicing his concerns surround the sector on social media