A DOG is believed to have attacked and killed a sheep near Prestatyn last week.

The dog, a German Shepherd, was seen to be roaming wild in the area of Gwespyr, Llanasa, from April 11 until it was captured by animal rescue staff on April 13.

During that time, a farmer discovered one of their ewes had been killed in the same area the dog was seen, and another two of their lambs are missing.

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PC Ian Nicholls, of North Wales Police, said: “Anyone with any information about the owner of the animal is asked to contact us at the earliest opportunity, using reference number 24000337321.

“Sheep worrying is a criminal offence. Allowing dogs to be out of control around livestock is an offence, even if no injury occurs.

“Not only do sheep worrying incidents and livestock attacks inflict suffering and distress on the animals, but the impact also has a devastating effect for the farming community, both financially and mentally."