FOUR sheep have been killed in savage attacks by dogs.

Another sheep has been so seriously injured, it may have to be put down.

Police are investigating three livestock attacks in and around Alderley Edge.

Knutsford Guardian: One of the dead sheep killed in a savage attack by dogs One of the dead sheep killed in a savage attack by dogs (Image: Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team)

The third incident happened on Sunday morning.

Other distressed sheep were maimed and left bloodstained.

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Posting on social media, PC Jim Clark, of Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team, said: “I have investigated three livestock attacks in and around the area of Alderley Edge, two dogs, four sheep dead and one looking like it will be put down.

Knutsford Guardian: Sheep were left maimed and seriously injured in horrific attacks by dogsSheep were left maimed and seriously injured in horrific attacks by dogs (Image: Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team)

“You will know how much these needless offences frustrate me and the team.

“All of the three livestock attacks could have been avoided by simply keeping the dog on a lead.

“Gracefully, one of the dog’s owners has come forward and is speaking to two farmers who have been affected.

Knutsford Guardian: Police say all the attacks could have been avoided if the dogs had been kept on leadsPolice say all the attacks could have been avoided if the dogs had been kept on leads (Image: Cheshire Police Rural Crime Unit)

“Sadly this isn’t reflected in the third that occurred on Sunday, October 22 in the fields near the Edge car park.”

Anyone with information should call Cheshire Police on 101 or visit orlo.uk/MsGqM