A SHEEP has been left fighting for its life after it was attacked by a dog.

The sheep worrying incident happened sometime between the morning of Sunday February 12 and Tuesday February 14 in the Haverigg Banks and Haverigg Haws area.

Police said a sheep was seriously mauled by a dog and could die as a result of the attack.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who knows the identity of the dog and its owner is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.