ACTION may be taken against those who allow their dog to get out of control after another sheep attack on the Malvern Hills. 

An 'extremely distressing' latest attack saw a sheep chased and bitten by a dog last week.

On Saturday morning, there was a second incident where a dog chased sheep on the hills. 

Police are working with the trust and graziers to deal with offending dog owners. 

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After many months without an incident, there have now been five reported occasions where dogs have either chased or attacked sheep on the hills since July. 

The Malvern Hills Trust could soon have powers to impose on-the-spot fines to repeat offenders who consistently take their dogs off leads through its mooted private bill. 

The trusts community and conservation officer, Beck Baker, said: "In some cases, it may be appropriate to take action against those who allow their dog to be out of control.  

"The trust and graziers work closely with the police who have taken steps to deal with offending dog owners. 

"We thank the police for their support and will assist them with their enquiries following serious incidents of sheep worrying. "

Following this latest attack, people took to social media to encourage wardens to be put on patrol so they can encourage dog owners to keep pets on leads and stop this from happening again. 

Miss Baker added the trust has wardens regularly patrolling the hills and commons both on weekdays and weekends, but with 1,200 hectares of publicly accessible land, they could not be everywhere and speak to every dog walker allowing their pet to be out of control. 

"Education and engagement are always the first steps to changing behaviour and we speak to people on the Hills and Commons about the importance of putting their dog on a lead near livestock and their responsibility to keep their dog under close control at all times.  

"Signage on grazing compartment gates and on information boards, frequent messages on social media and subscription to an e-newsletter with ‘Stockwatch’ updates are all offered in addition to staff on the ground.

"The graziers who own and look after the livestock are also frequently on the Hills to check the animals and will often engage with visitors too."