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25

May 2023

Crime
Crime

Sheep's throat injured in dog attack near Harrogate

Published: 25 May 2023, 06:45 BST

by John Plummer

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A sheep's throat was badly injured when it was attacked by a dog near Harrogate.

North Yorkshire Police last night issued an appeal for witnesses to the incident, which is the latest occurrence of sheep worrying in the district.

It happened at Stainburn between midday on Saturday May 13 and 9am on Sunday May 14.

Police said in a statement:

"A sheep was chased which resulted in a nasty injury to its throat.
"Officers from our rural task force are now requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
"In particular, officers are appealing for information from anyone that might have been in the area at the time and witnessed the incident."





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Anyone with information can email david.mackay@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101, select option 2, and ask for David Mackay.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Quote reference number 12230086282.