Eleven lambs die after Fraserburgh dog attack Published duration 31 January 2019

Eleven lambs have died after being attacked by a dog in Aberdeenshire.

The incident happened at the Philorth Estate near Fraserburgh between noon on Friday 25 January and 09:30 the next day.

Police said the canine involved was believed to have been a German Shepherd-type dog. It was chased away and ran into a wooded area known as Kirktown Wood.

Police Scotland reminded dog owners to keep their pets under control.

PC Michael Stone, appealing for witnesses, said: "A total of 11 young animals have sadly died as a result of this incident and we are carrying out inquiries to establish the full circumstances."