Livestock worrying being blamed for death of 10 sheep at Borders farm

A suspected case of livestock worrying in West Linton this week resulted in 10 sheep being killed.
By Kathryn Wylie
Published 17th Apr 2020, 10:27 BST
Police are appealing for information.Police are appealing for information.
Police are appealing for information.

The deaths took place between 8.30am on Wednesday, April 15 and the same time the following morning at Halmyre Mains Farm in Peeblesshire.

Police are appealing for information or witnesses.

A forces spokesman said: “If you have information you can contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 866 of Thursday, April 16, alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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“Dog owners are asked to be aware of the effects of sheep-worrying, and let others know too.

“Make sure you know where your dog is at all times. If you’re letting your dog off the lead be confident there are no livestock nearby.

“Be sure that your dog will return to you promptly on command and if in doubt, keep them on the lead.”