A farmer, whose livestock has previously been attacked by dogs, is urging people to follow the countryside code.

Stuart Alderson said it was essential that dogs are kept on a lead, and for young people to show some respect while out in the countryside.

His comments come after yobs rolled hay bales belonging to another farm, into the lodge.

Stuart who has a farm in Ainsworth said it was essential that dogs were kept on a lead, as not only can dogs, even those as well controlled, can attack sheep, and just chasing the flock can cause stress.

In March, Stuart made a desperate plea to walkers to keep their pets on leads around livestock after one of his flock was savaged by a dog.

The ewe having been left so badly injured and distressed, euthanasia was the only option.

The attack on sheep was the latest to take place on Stuart's farm in Ainsworth.

He said: "It is lambing season and the stress of being chased can cause the sheep to die.

"For Ewes, which are at at critical time in their pregnancy, could lose their lambs.

"People either do not understand or are not bothered."

He said that at this time of year young people cause a mess in and around farmland, so much so that Stuart has had to put fences up to keep them off the land.

Stuart said: "At one time we had a police officer who lived in the village and any young person causing trouble would be taken home to their parents."

Speaking of the incident last week about the hay bales, Stuart said: "Those hay bales if they hit someone would at the very least cause serious injury, it is incredibly dangerous."

The countryside code can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code/the-countryside-code-advice-for-countryside-visitors