Mid Sussex pet owners have been warned their dogs could be destroyed if they are found worrying sheep.
It follows an incident at a farm in Pickwell Lane, Bolney, near Haywards Heath, where a dog is thought to have savaged a lamb.
No one saw the attack but a dog is thought to be responsible.
Police have received a number of reports of dogs attacking sheep in Mid Sussex.
Farmers are sensitive at the moment because of the forthcoming lambing season.
Members of the public are encouraged to report stray dogs.
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