£11,500 has been recovered for South Warwickshire farmers after a "devastating incident" saw two dogs killed several sheep.

Several sheep from different farms were killed and the "shock caused further damage and losses afterward" as a number of pregnant ewes had issues with their lambs after the incidents.

"Not only did this cost farmers valuable in-lamb ewes, but also time and money repairing fencing, removing the affected livestock, and more," a Warwickshire Police statement said.

With help from the community, the force identified a suspect who made a "full and frank" confession.

Police said a court case would likely have resulted in a maximum fine of £1,000, with each farmer needing to pursue civil claims for full compensation.

Instead, the suspect complied with a series of conditions, including full compensation of nearly £11,500 to the affected farmers, and specific measures relating to the dogs.