Sheep Killed Following Dog Attack Near Hope in Flintshire

Two dogs got into a field near Hope on Gresford Road, by the Maelor Equestrian Centre. The incident occurred early on February 18, when the dogs started attacking some sheep.

Sadly, the dogs killed thirteen sheep, and eight more suffered injuries. The sheep’s owners, Matty Astbury and Elizabeth Jones, feel awful about what happened, especially as some sheep were pregnant and due soon.

The owners describe a very upsetting scene where two dogs attacked their sheep, likely starting early in the morning, before leaving the area around 7:10 AM.

Twenty-one sheep lived in that field. Eight sheep were already dead when the owners arrived, and the vet decided to euthanize five more. The remaining eight sheep all have injuries and need ongoing treatment, with some having been raised by hand.

The owners want other livestock owners to know about the incident, as the dogs responsible ran away after the attack. Police are currently looking into this incident.

Police are investigating the sheep attack in Flintshire, which killed thirteen sheep. It happened overnight, starting February 17, at the farm near Gresford Road in Hope.

Police are asking for people to share any information. You can contact them at 101 or visit their website, using reference number 24000133503.