Farmer speaks of devastation after dog attack

"Devastating" - that's how a farmer has described a dog attack which left four of her sheep dead. 

Hilary Fletcher farms at Ballig in Jurby East - on Thursday her family's livestock was attacked while grazing at Glen Dhoo. 

The savage attack, which police are investigating, left one lamb orphaned - he died last night: 

It's the third year in a row that sheep have been attacked in the area - police are appealing for the owner of the dog responsible to come forward - anyone with information should contact Police Headquarters. 

Hilary says dog owners must be more responsible when exercising their animals in the countryside: