Renewed appeal to keep dogs on leads after sheep dies in attack

MNFU urging owners to prevent 'such suffering'

The Manx National Farmers' Union is reminding dog owners to keep their animals on leads to protect livestock.

It's after a sheep was killed in the Colby area after being bitten and chased into a river where its thought the animal drowned.

The MNFU is now urging dog owners not to cause 'such suffering' and to walk them responsibly. 

It says it's trying to find out more information before involving the police.