Sheep put down after suspected dog attack in Coombe Bissett, Salisbury

A SHEEP suffered fatal injuries and had to be put down after it was attacked.

Police from Wiltshire's Rural Crime Team and Salisbury CPT suspect the animal had been chased and bitten on the neck by a "large dog".

When the sheep was found by its farmer it had to be put down due to the severity of its injuries.

The attack took place in the Coombe Bissett area of Salisbury on Tuesday, April 18.

Wiltshire Police has issued an appeal and would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the attack.