POLICE are appealing to walkers to keep their dogs on a lead after a sheep was mauled.

Cumbria Constabulary said a sheep had to be 'destroyed' on Monday (April 6) in Sedbergh after being mauled by a dog.

A spokesperson said: "Can we remind persons to keep all dogs on a lead during lambing season."

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Anyone with information is asked to call 101, stating log number CP-20150406-0126.