A lamb was killed as the result of an "out-of-control dog" close to Macclesfield's Tegg's Nose Country Park over the weekend.

Cheshire East Council, who maintains the park, told Nub News that the incident occurred when a dog was chasing sheep in a private field neighbouring the park.

The council spokesperson told Nub News: "A new-born lamb on private neighbouring farmland died after being crushed by other sheep which were being chased by the dog."

The council's Countryside Ranger Service first made the incident public via social media and described being "very sad & frustrated" by another incident of sheep worrying.

The spokesperson said: "We have also received reports from members of the public witnessing incidents at other country parks and managed parks where dog owners have allowed their pets to frighten passers-by or run wild, causing distress to wildfowl.

"Thankfully, most dog owners visiting our parks and green spaces are responsible owners and take steps to ensure their animals do not present a risk to wildlife or other people.

"But we would remind all dog owners that they have a responsibility to keep their dogs under control and, when required to by a public notice, keep their animal on a lead to avoid causing any harm or stress to farm livestock."