POLICE have issued an appeal after two sheep were 'extensively injured' during a vicious dog attack in Test Valley.

The incident took place in Platiford, West Wellow, this afternoon (Sunday 22 May) between 12.30pm and 1pm.

The sheep, which are kept in a large back garden of a family home, required urgent veterinary care following the attack by two dogs.

Witnesses have described the dogs as a black and golden Labrador breeds. 

A third dog, described as a white Westie, was part of the pack but did not attack the sheep.

If you have any information in relation to the attack or the dogs involved, please call 101 and quote incident number 44160191444.