Dog shot dead after breaking off lead at farm and biting a sheep

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

A dog was shot dead after it broke off its lead at a farm and bit a sheep. The incident happened in Disley, in Cheshire, yesterday (Sunday).

The Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team said in a post on Facebook that the dog managed to break away from its lead and went on to worry some sheep. READ MORE: Woman bitten by Akita dog and back 'sliced open' during walk in Greater Manchester beauty spot It bit one, leaving it with bite marks under its nose and chin.

Police said the dog's owner - who witnessed the entire 'horrific incident - tried to shout for it to come back numerous times, but it wouldn't return.

The farmer then arrived and there was 'no other option' but to shoot the dog. A warning has now been issued to other dog owners when walking pets near livestock.