Search for dog owner after sheep chased and killed near river

Police have launched a search for a dog owner after a sheep was chased and killed in the Highlands.

Officers were alerted to reports of sheep worrying near the River Spey in Kincraig, in which a sheep was killed by a dog.

The incident is believed to have occurred between Wednesday, November 11 and Thursday, November 12.

Police have urged anyone who witnessed a dog chasing sheep in the area to get in touch, quoting CR/0515281/26.

A police statement on social media read: “It is a crime to allow your dog to worry livestock and there is a substantial cost to the shepherd when such incidents happen.

“Please, if exercising your dog near to livestock keep them under close control and do not allow them to chase animals.”

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