Pet dog '˜worrying sheep' shot dead near Chichester

According to police, the young Doberman bitch had been let off in a field at North Mundham shortly before dusk on Sunday (January 22) with the owners unaware that sheep were present.

Police added that they tried to get the dog to return and as the shepherd insisted that he must shoot the animal as it had apparently started to maul the sheep, police were called.

According to police, officers persuaded the shepherd to hold off while a concerted effort was made to retrieve the dog, but it was in vain and the shepherd was permitted to take a clear shot, which he did.