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A North Lanarkshire field was the scene of a bloodbath after a dog was shot dead after allegedly attacking a flock of sheep.

Police were called to the incident at a field on Headlesscross Road in Shotts on Wednesday Day 11 following a complaint from a farmer.

Two brown and white Terriers and a Collie are reported to have charged the 27 sheep, killing six. One of the dogs was then shot to "end the attack".

It is unclear this stage who owned the dogs or pulled the trigger.

Police are now appealing for information from anyone who saw the incident.

They posted on Facebook: "On the 11/12/19, 27 sheep were allegedly attacked in a field in Headlesscross Road, Shotts by two brown and white Terriers and a Collie.

"One dog was shot to end the attack in which six sheep were killed.

"Witnesses are sought; call 101, quoting incident number 2451 of 11/12/19."