Police seize dog after it kills and injures sheep

Image source, Cumbria Police

Image caption, Police were called to a "sheep-worrying" incident near Brampton

Police have taken control of a dog after it killed three sheep.

Officers received report of "sheep worrying" near Brampton, Cumbria, on Monday morning.

Cumbria Police said they found three sheep had been killed by a dog and another two had been injured.

It happened shortly after 08:10 GMT.

Police have not confirmed the dog's breed and say their inquiries are ongoing.

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