TWO stray dogs are thought to be behind the killings of three ewes in Powys, with police investigating the matter.

Dyfed Powys Police’s Rural Crime Team said that the incident is said to have occurred sometime between November 1 and 5 near Llanyre.

“The livestock attack has resulted in three ewes being killed,” tweeted the force.

“Reports of two (possibly stray) dogs seen in the village on a few occasions.”

Anyone with information is asked to get in touch with police, either on 101, report online at https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline or email 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk.