Four alpacas mauled to demise and two left injured by Rottweilers at farm
Tributes have poured in for four alpacas mauled to death by Rottweilers at a farm.
A pair of dogs attacked six of the animals in the village of Wisbech St Mary, Cambridgeshire in the early hours of March 24.
Two survivors suffered facial injuries.
The assault took place just days after new laws were brought in to protect livestock – including alpacas.
Locals have spoken out in the aftermath of the incident – Chrissie McClusky said, ‘so awful’ while Maxine Law added, ‘so very sad’.
Cambridgeshire Police said they were ‘issuing a reminder to dog walkers to keep puts under control’.
A spokesman added: ‘Officers from the Rural Crime Action Team were called to a farm in Wisbech St Mary following reports two dogs were attacking the livestock.
‘The attack left four alpacas dead and a further two with facial injuries that required immediate veterinary care.
‘Officers seized the two dogs involved and an investigation into attacking and worrying livestock is ongoing.’
A pair of dogs attacked six of the animals in the village of Wisbech St Mary, Cambridgeshire. Two survivors survived facial injuries. One of them is pictured here
Sergeant Tom Nuttall, from the force’s 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 Protection of Livestock Amendment Act 2025 last month, llamas and alpacas are now included in the definition of livestock.
‘I would like to remind dog owners to ensure their animals are kept secure and on a lead in the rural areas of our county in a bid to keep all animals safe.’
Dog owners have been advised to keep their pets on a lead near livestock and call the police straight away if they attack farm animals.
And farmers have been told to have clear signs and use CCTV and electric fencing.
