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Devon and Cornwall Police had released an appeal after a sheep had been killed at Saddle Tor in February by a dog

NFU Mutual said the UK cost of livestock worrying has increased by nearly 30 per cent

North Wales Police said they suspect a dog had entered the pen and 'frightened' the sheep to death

Former Defra Secretary Therese Coffey said The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill could provide police with more powers to detain and seize dogs after livestock attacks

Wiltshire Rural Crime Team had encouraged the public to enjoy the countryside but not at the expense of farmers and livestock

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

Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team has urged owners to keep their dogs on a lead when near livestock

Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team said the incident could have caused the death of unborn lambs

The dog owner was fined and ordered to pay court costs of £790

Police constable Jim Clark said there was 'absolutely no reason' why the incidents should have taken place