Urgent warning after four alpacas mauled to death by dogs at Cambridgeshire farm

Urgent warning after four alpacas mauled to death by dogs at Cambridgeshire farmWARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: Dog walkers have been reminded they should always keep their dogs on a lead near livestock or face ending up in court after a horrific mauling left four alpacas deadCommentsNewsBenedict Tetzlaff-Deas News Reporter12:38, 04 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesDog owners have been issued an urgent reminder after the alpacas were mauled to death (file photo)(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Police have issued an urgent reminder to dog walkers to keep pets under control after four alpacas were mauled to death at a farm.‌The horror incident - which unfolded near the village of Wisbech St Mary in Cambridgeshire on Tuesday morning - saw two dogs kill four alpacas, and leave another two with facial injuries that needed emergency veterinary attention. Police seized the two dogs involved, reported to be Rottweilers, and an investigation into attacking and worrying livestock is ongoing.‌Officers are now reminding people visiting the countryside to keep their dogs on a lead - and have been warned that they could end up in court if they frighten or injure farm animals.‌View 2 ImagesOne of the alpacas left injured after the attack by two dogs in Cambridgeshire(Image: Cambridgeshire Police / SWNS)READ MORE: Four alpacas killed as 'Rottweilers' maul livestock in Cambridgeshire farm bloodbathREAD MORE: Tragic final moments of frail gran left alone with son-in-law's killer XL bulliesAlpacas and llamas were added to the list of protected livestock last month, reflecting their increasing presence on British farms. Sergent Tom Nuttall, from Cambridgeshire Constabulary's Rural Crime Action Team (RCAT), said: “This was an extremely distressing incident for all involved, and I would like to thank the victim and the dog owner for continuing to be cooperative with our investigation.‌“Livestock worrying is a criminal offence under UK law. Following the introduction of the Dogs Protec...