POLICE are appealing for witnesses after cow was attacked by dogs near Byland Abbey.

The cow was attacked at about 10.40pm last night (Tuesday). Six sheep have been killed by another animal, sometime between November 11 and 12.

If you have any information regarding this incident including description of dog or its owner please contact the North Yorkshire Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency and quote 12190209081 and 12190209185