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Warning issued following surge in livestock worrying attacks across Wiltshire

Incidents of livestock worrying can occur in moments and leave lasting damage, harm businesses, affect livelihoods and cause considerable stress in rural communities

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock 鈥� 2 min read
Warning issued following surge in livestock worrying attacks across Wiltshire

Following continued reports of dogs being allowed off-lead and subsequently chasing or attacking sheep, an offence still 鈥榮ignificantly underreported', Wiltshire Police has issued a statement urging responsible...

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