Police have warned a dog owner after an incident of livestock worrying in Oxfordshire.

A community resolution order has been issued after an incident of livestock worrying on February 3 near Wantage.

No sheep were injured in this incident, police have said.

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A Thames Valley Police spokesperson added: “Please report any incidents involving dogs via 101, online or 999 if in progress.”

A community resolution order aims to resolve a minor offence or anti-social behaviour incident through an informal agreement between the parties involved, as opposed to progression through the traditional criminal justice process.

Although a community resolution order does not result in a criminal record, the information can still be used and taken into consideration if further offences are committed.

Earlier this year, police urged dog walkers to use a lead around fields with livestock due to numerous incidents of sheep being injured.

In conjunction with the National Sheep Association (NSA), Thames Valley Police will be placing signs around dog-walking areas which contain livestock to warn people.

Releasing a statement online, police said: “Last year we had numerous incidents of dogs worrying sheep, and injuring them.

“Thankfully these incidents, whilst rare, do however have an impact on the animals and can negatively affect pregnant sheep and lambs especially.

“As a general rule if you and your dog pass through a field with livestock in, please use a lead on your dog, it is not enough to expect perfect recall.”