Keith sheep worrying incident sees 73-year-old man charged after four lambs die

A 73-year-old man has been charged after a sheep worrying incident in Moray resulted in the death of four lambs.

Police say the incident happened between March 21 and April 12 in Keith.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and the man is expected to appear in court at a later date.

Police Constable Hannah Corbett, Wildlife Crime and Environmental Officer, said: “Under the legislation, owners of dogs attacking and worrying livestock can now be imprisoned and fined up to £40,000.