Police issue warning about lambing season

Police are urging dog owners to keep their pets under control as lambing season begins.

In a Facebook post, the Eastern Neighbourhood Policing Team says some people are already being prosecuted after allowing their dogs to worry sheep.

Officers are urging farmers to report any such incidents, and say they're working with government and the Manx National Farmers' Union to prevent them.

But they say dog walkers should keep their dogs on leads near livestock and make sure they're fully under control.