Suspected dog attack on farm animals in Rodborough

A sheep and an alpaca were left badly injured in their field near Stroud after a suspected dog attack.

The attack is believed to have taken place in private fields off Butterrow West, Rodborough at some point between 6pm on Wednesday, February 2 and 6.30am on Thursday, February 3.

Both animals were left badly injured and required veterinary treatment.

A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Police said: "The dog which attacked the animals is currently unknown and police officers are appealing for members of the public who may have seen a dog roaming around covered in blood, in the Butterrow area or on the Common."
They are also asking for the dog's owner to come forward.