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A number of sheep have been killed and others injured following a dog attack in Much Hadham this morning (Sunday, March 18).

Officers from Hertfordshire Constabulary were called to a field near Much Hadham early this morning after receiving reports of a dog attack.

A number of sheep have been reported dead and many more injured.

Two dogs have since been seized and a male has been arrested in connection with the incident.

No people have been injured during the incident.

East Herts Rural Police tweeted: “We can confirm we are dealing with a dog attack on sheep.

“Unfortunately a number of animals are dead and some injured.

“We have managed to seize two dogs with the help of @BCHPoliceDogs.

“Also with the support of shift team two.

“One male has been arrested.”

They later added that incidents such as this have a huge impact on the local community – in particular on farmers and those who have small holdings.

A forensic van remains at the scene while officers continue to gather evidence.

Chief Inspector Gerry McDonald said: “A couple of hours ago we were informed about a dog attack where multiple sheep have been injured and killed.

“I can confirm no persons have been attacked or injured and we have acted swiftly with local people.

“Two dogs involved are safety in our care and in the last few minutes we have identified a person, a male, who has been arrested.

“We will carry out full examinations including using forensic technology and would like to reassure people that we are doing everything fast time.

“We are currently not looking for any other dogs or persons involved.

“There will be police activity in the local area as we gather our evidence.”

The attack follows a similar incident in Panshanger Park, near Hertford, when a sheep was found badly mauled after being attacked by a dog.

The injured sheep was taken to the Royal Veterinary College Farm Animal Clinical Centre for emergency treatment including having her tail amputated.