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Hampstead Heath in North London is generally a civilised, languid place: an 800-acre stretch of heathland, ponds, meadows and woods.

Professional dog walker, 58, fined after Dobermann attacks sheep - killing six lambs Warning: This report has a graphic photo some readers may find distressing  A PROFESSIONAL dog walker has been fined after a Dobermann in his care attacked a flock of sheep - causing six lambs to die.  Peter Stonehouse, 58, who runs WoofNBoots Dog Walking and Pet Services, was sentenced at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (May 6) after pleading guilty to the two offences of sheep worrying unde...

In total, Mr Stonehouse was ordered to pay £1,999.65, including fines, court costs and victim compensation. Recalling the horrific incident, Ms Cooke told the Gazette: “He was walking a group of dogs in Winslade on December 23. “He lost control of a dog (Doberman) who managed to jump into a field of our sheep whilst allegedly chasing a deer.  Once the dog was in with our sheep it started chasing them instead. “Fortunately, one of our farm team was in the area at the time and wa...

Professional dog walker fined for double sheep attack >More in © Tim Scrivener A professional dog walker has been ordered to pay compensation to two farmers after a Dobermann under his supervision attacked sheep in two separate incidents. Peter Stonehouse, 58, who runs WoofNBoots Dog Walking and Pet Services, was sentenced at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (6 May) after pleading guilty to the two offences of sheep worrying...