Warning - this story contains images some may find distressing.
Three sheep have been killed and four others suffered horrific injuries during a dog attack on farmland near Welshpool over the weekend.
Police officers are investigating the serious attack which happened in the Llanerchydol Park area of Welshpool between 9.30am on Saturday, December 13, and 7am and Sunday, December 14.
In total three Welsh Mule ewes were killed and a further two Texel Rams and two Welsh Mules were injured, including having their ears bitten and torn off.
Dyfed-Powys Police took to social media to share graphic images of the injured animals.
"Our Rural Crime Team officers are investigating yet another report of livestock worrying," the force said.
"Livestock worrying is a criminal offence and comes under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953.
"‘Worrying’ is where a dog attacks or chases livestock causing injury or suffering.
"This isn’t just a threat to a farmer or land owner’s livelihood, it’s also a dangerous situation for the animals involved, and could lead to more risk if the animals get onto the road.
"Under certain circumstances dogs found worrying or attacking livestock can be shot. Always keep your dog under control around other animals.
"Regardless of rights of ways, common sense should be applied when considering taking you dog(s) onto land containing livestock.
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"If you see a dog on the loose worrying animals, report it to us, and where possible obtain mobile phone footage and/or photos of any dog(s) and, only if safe to do so photos of any person(s) with the dog(s)."
Police have appealed for people with information about the dog attack that could help with their investigation to report it online at https://orlo.uk/JPUBF ; by sending an email to 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk or phone 101 and quote incident reference 25001019787
Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.
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