A DOG has attacked a flock of sheep in a field - police are now looking to speak to the dog's owner.

Three sheep have died while a further nine have bite injuries, some of which are thought to be fatal.

The attack occurred in a field in Clothalls Farm, West Grinstead near to the A24 early on Thursday morning November 4.

The farmer found their sheep scattered and scared, and they are now receiving appropriate care for shock and injuries.

In a statement Sussex Police said: "This incident demonstrates the potential for uncontrolled dogs to cause livestock to suffer and farms to incur costs of lost breeding stock and medical treatments.

"For those reasons police are urging people who are exercising dogs to ensure that their animals are on a lead around livestock."

Anyone with information is being asked to report it online or call 101 quoting serial number 821 of 04/11.

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