Johnny Depp's rescue dog has reportedly mauled two sheep to death in the English countryside.

The actor, 62, is renting a mansion in East Sussex and his pet reportedly launched the attack after escaping during a walk close to the star's home.

According to The Sun, Depp wasn't at home at the time of the incident but has since hired a professional trainer and introduced "all extra precautions" after his bullmastiff, named Bourbon, reportedly broke free from a handler before attacking the animals.

Sheep owner Joe Ginger told The Sun "it is a serious matter".

"Johnny was not at the house at the time, and his aide was walking the dog," a source told the paper.

"He broke free and went after the sheep. Two were killed. It was all very traumatic."

The incident is understood to have taken pla

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