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Welsh police concerned by 'avoidable' injuries to sheep

Chris Brayford
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Sheep in Brecon have been bitten by dogs in an 'avoidable' attack
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Sheep in Brecon have been bitten by dogs in an 'avoidable' attack

Sheep in Wales have been found with bite mark injuries to their face as police warn owners to keep their dogs on a lead. Dyfed-Powys Police said several sheep had been bitten on Saturday (June 3) near...

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