Police are appealing for information after a sheep had to be put down after a dog attack near Forfar.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police in Forfar are continuing to seek any information from the public after a sheep worrying incident that took place between Tuesday, May 2 and Wednesday, May 3.

“A sheep was injured and had to be put down after being attacked by a dog in Glenogil, near Forfar. If you witnessed any dogs in the area on these days or have any information that will assist please contact 101 and quote incident number 0848 of May 3.

“We would like to take this opportunity to remind dog owners that it is an offence under The Dogs Act 1953, to allow dogs to worry sheep. Owners must keep their dogs under proper control and supervision at all times.”

Sheep worrying incidents have been reported across Scotland this season. Last month, 16 lambs were killed and four injured near Kelty, causing an estimated £7000 damage. The attack led Perthshire South and Kinross-shire MSP Jim Fairlie to call for the full force of the law to be brought against irresponsible dog owners.

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He said: “I want to make people know, that if someone lets their dog go and play as they see, then that can result in a £40,000 fine, or 12 months in prison. People need to know the consequences to themselves as well as the farmers who are being affected by this.

“When we look at the case in Kelty that was a frenzied attack and that’s the kind of thing that should attract the maximum penalty in order to make sure people get the message. I haven’t seen a conviction of a £40,000 fine yet, but I guarantee it will only take one or two and people will be a hell of a lot more careful in the future if that happens.”