Police are investigating after two ewes were injured following a dog attack on sheep at Fairlight, near Hastings. Officers were informed on Thursday, January 9, that two animals had been found injured on land between Rosemary Lane and Peter James Lane. According to the force, one of the sheep had its leg bitten and wool ripped from its skin, while another had been left blind in one eye, along with a bitten ear. Farmer Andrew Dunlop said: "It's extremely upsetting to see the flock attacked and distressed in this way. "Someone has either witnessed their dog chase and attack the sheep or is allowing their dog to escape their garden. "There are signs up at all entrances to this field. "Thankfully, a kind and responsible dog walker saw the signs and contact details and alerted us to the injured sheep and we were able to act quickly. "We are very grateful for those dog owners who respect the countryside and keep their dogs on a lead." PCSO Daryl Holter said: "Sheep are valuable assets and any harm to them harms a farmer’s livelihood. "It is every dog’s instinct to chase, even if usually obedient, but this can seriously damage livestock. "A dog on the loose can be enough to panic sheep and in the case of pregnant ewes may even cause them to abort their lambs. "Fences and field boundaries can be damaged or destroyed as frightened sheep try to escape and lambs can die from starvation or hypothermia if separated from their mothers. "They can also fall victim to 'fly strike', where they become infested with maggots if blood attracts insects to their plight." Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting reference number 982 of 09/01. More Radio is continuously dedicated to providing a quality news service on-air and online, reporting local stories that matter across Sussex. If you enjoyed reading this story, then check out our home page at moreradio.online where you can find the latest from the county, along with features and competitions from our presenters, as well as listening to the station live. You can also sign up to our news alerts to receive updates on new stories. Simply click on the bell at the bottom right of the home page. This will then allow a pop-up which will ask if you would like to receive alerts. Press ‘allow’ and you’re all signed up! You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter.
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