DOG owners are being warned to keep their animals of leads after another sheep was killed on the Malvern Hills

The sheep was killed on Bank Holiday Monday after the dog chased and attacked it.

This death brings the total number of sheep attacked by dogs on the hills north of the Wyche Cutting this year to four.

Malvern Hills Trust is looking for more information about this incident.

A spokesman said: "If you were witness to the chasing or attack and are able to give us any more details, please call us on 01684 892002.

"Keeping dogs on a lead near livestock, and under close control at all times would put a stop to these distressing incidents. If you are at all in doubt about your dog's recall, put your dog on a lead when walking on the hills.

"Any dog, big or small, docile or aggressive, has the potential to chase or kill livestock so all dogs should be kept on a lead near grazing cattle and sheep.

"Use our Stockwatch to find out where livestock are grazing, but remember that the hills and commons are common land and visitors should expect to see livestock anywhere at any time.

"You can sign up to receive weekly updates on where the livestock are grazing straight to your email inbox so you'll always know where the electric fenced compartments can be found.

"To allow a dog to worry livestock is a criminal offence.

"If you see an incident of livestock worrying by dogs, which includes chasing, call the police on 101.

"Please also call the office on 01684 892002 so we can alert the grazier to attend. The faster the animal can receive emergency veterinary treatment the better its chances of recovery if injured."