A SHEEP was left with “serious injuries” after being attacked by a dog in a rural area of Otley.

West Yorkshire Police are now appealing for any information relating to the incident, which happened on Tuesday evening near Otley Chevin Park.

Some time between 4pm on Tuesday and noon on Wednesday a sheep was attacked by a dog in a field adjacent to Danefield, Leeds Road, Otley, and police want anyone who knows what happened to come forward.

A spokesman said: “This has left the sheep with serious injuries.

“If you have any information please contact Otley police on tell 101 quoting reference #13190272722 for the attention of Police community support officer 538 Kersnik or email the North West neighbourhood policing team on outernorthwest@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.