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Four sheep have been killed and two injured in a dog attack near Dunsfold.

The incident took place in a field near the village between 6am and 7am on Tuesday (December 10), according to police.

It is the third dog attack on sheep in Surrey to have been reported since October, when livestock was killed in a "cold, methodical attack" carried out by three dogs in Chertsey.

A further two sheep were killed, with others suffering gruesome injuries, in another "horrific" attack close to Blindley Heath and Newchapel in November.

Police have warned dog owners about the rights of farmers to shoot a dog if it is seen attacking their livestock.

A post on Facebook from Waverley Beat said: "We need to remind all dog owners once again that if your dog attacks livestock then the farmer has every right to shoot your dog.

"At approximately 6am to 7am on Tuesday, four sheep were killed and two injured by a dog attack in a field near Dunsfold village.

"The Rural Crime and Wildlife PCSO for Waverley borough is investigating this occurrence."

If you have any information about the incident, contact Surrey Police on 101 and quote the reference 45190132737.