Dog walkers have been warned their pets could be put down following a pair of sheep attacks.
A ewe was found with dog bite wounds near Earnslaw Quarry.
Then, in a second separate incident, a dog was seen chasing a ewe and a lamb out of the field near St Ann’s Well.
Malvern Hills Trust has reacted to the incidents by issuing a plea to dog walkers.
A spokesperson for the trust said: “As the summer holidays begin we'd like to remind visitors of the importance of keeping dogs on leads near livestock.
“Sheep worrying, which includes chasing, is a criminal offence and dog owners could face a fine or in severe cases, see the destruction of their dog.”
They added that the ewe found with dog bite wounds is expected to make a full recovery.
Anyone heading to the hills is encouraged to check Stockwatch before visiting so they know where to expect livestock.
Stockwatch can be found at www.malvernhills.org.uk/stockwatch.
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