A man has been ordered to pay out over £500 following a livestock worrying incident in East Sussex.
The incident, which happened in October 2022, involved two large dogs attacking sheep.
The dogs were shot by the farmer to protect his flock, East Sussex Police said.
Ludo Griffin of Wych Cross pleaded guilty to the incident.
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He was ordered to pay £533 in fines, costs and a victim surcharge.
The force said: "Livestock worrying is a criminal offence and comes under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953.
"This isn’t just a threat to a farmer or land owner’s livelihood, it’s also a dangerous situation for the animals involved, and could lead to more risk if the animals get onto the road."
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