Overview
- Cambridgeshire officers say two dogs attacked alpacas at a Wisbech St Mary farm early on March 24, killing four and injuring two that needed urgent veterinary care.
- Police took both dogs into custody, and the Rural Crime Action Team says the livestock‑worrying investigation remains active with the farm owner and the person responsible for the dogs cooperating.
- The Dogs Protection of Livestock Amendment Act 2025 now counts llamas and alpacas as livestock, which brings this type of attack under the same offences that apply to sheep and cattle.
- Police urged dog owners to keep pets on leads near livestock, follow local signs and the March 1 to July 31 lead rule on open access land, secure fences and gates, and call 101 to report any incident.
- Guidance for farmers includes adding clear signs, moving water troughs away from paths, maintaining or adding electric fencing, installing CCTV or trail cameras, and preserving evidence by photographing injuries and covering carcasses.