POLICE have confirmed there will be no further action after a ewe and her two lambs were killed following an attack by two dogs in the Presteigne area last week.
Dyfed Powys Police’s (DPP) rural crime team officers posted about the incident on Facebook last week, following the attack, which occurred on the evening of Friday, April 17.
The post – which has since been deleted – said that two dogs were seen in an enclosed agricultural field containing livestock.
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The dogs, described as a black and white Border Collie and a mostly white larger Terrier type dog, attacked the livestock, resulting in (at the time of writing) one dead ewe and two dead lambs, while another ewe was injured.
“I can confirm no arrests have been made,” said a force spokesperson.
“The individuals involved wish to resolve the matter between themselves and do not wish for police to pursue any further action.”
The incident happened on Friday, sometime between 8.30pm and 9pm.
Livestock attacks or worrying of farm animals are criminal offences and come under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953, where a dog(s) attacks or chases livestock causing death, injury or suffering.
This isn’t just a threat to a farmer or landowner’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.
Always keep your dog under control around other animals and if you see a dog on the loose worrying animals, report it to us police.
Do so online at https://orlo.uk/nFrhE, email 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk or call 101.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.
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