Dogs savage sheep at Brede

Andrew Gaddie, of Goatham Farm near Brede said four of his animals were injured after sheep worrying on Saturday evening, and one was so badly hurt the vet had no choice but to put it down.

Mr Gaddie said: “It’s not nice but I can’t imagine anyone sends their dogs out to the sheep deliberately. I think what happens is the dogs run off and when the sheep run away some dogs will chase them.

“I would urge dog walkers to make sure they keep their animals under control when they are near farms.”

Earlier this year a number of sheep were killed and mutilated when dogs ran amok at a farm near Cadborough Cliff in Rye.

At Guestling farmers warned they would shoot dogs who were loose among livestock after a number of incidents.

There was an incident in Guestling Woods earlier this year when a dog and its owner were attackd by two Rottweilers.

The owner of the Rottwillers has pleaded not guilty to an offence under the Dangerous Dogs Act and a trial will take place at Hastings Magistrates Court on January 13 next year.