POLICE are appealing for information after a Denbighshire livestock attack.

The incident occurred in Efenechtyd earlier this week and resulted in two sheep being killed.

On Monday, North Wales Police rural crime constable PC Richard Smith said: "Unfortunately North Wales Police have been notified of a livestock attack in the Efenechtyd area of Ruthin this afternoon.

"The attack is thought to have taken place within the last 24 hours. Unfortunately two sheep have been killed during the attack. 

"It is an offence under the Protection of Livestock Act for dogs to worry livestock.

"If you have any information on this matter, please contact 101 and quote reference B110019.

"Please take this as a reminder to ensure that your dogs are secure and supervised when out of the property.

"These things can be avoided with a small amount of care."

Earlier this year, the Farmers' Union of Wales joined North Wales Police in reminding members of the public to keep their dogs on a lead following a recent spate of deadly dog attacks.

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Speaking with the union, PC Dewi Rhys Evans, of the North Wales rural crime team, said: “It’s frustrating to see so many incidents of livestock worrying recently, each of which could have been easily avoided with responsible dog ownership.

"Once again we are urging people to keep their dogs under control, on a lead.

"We are currently working with Liverpool John Moores University on a study that aims to identify the best methods of obtaining dog DNA from animal wounds.”

Dr Hazel Wright, FUW senior policy officer, added: “Dog attacks on livestock continue despite numerous industry campaigns aimed at educating dog walkers about the risks their dogs pose near livestock.

"The impact of a dog attack on a farming family is tremendous.

"Our farmers are repeatedly faced with a field of dead or dying stock following a dog attack and many are at financial and emotional breaking point.”