Three sheep have been injured by a dog in South Oxfordshire and police are reminding people to keep their dogs on leads when walking around livestock.

Thames Valley Police received reports of the three injured sheep in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell near Wallingford between April 3 and 4.

Police are appealing for witnesses and asking people with information about the incident to call police on 101 quoting reference number 43220146297.

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In a post on the TVP South Oxon Vale of White Horse Facebook page police said they were sad to report the news and reminded dog owners to keep their dogs on leads when walking through farming areas.

People commented on the Facebook post in shock and supported the call to keep dogs on leads in farming areas.

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