- The Jack Russell was trampled to death in Benwell, Newcastle, on Monday
A cherished Jack Russell was trampled to death by an out of control ‘Staffy-type’ dog in a savage attack that left a man hurt.
Pensioner Kath Gordon was walking her Cocker spaniel Geordie, her child’s French bulldog Bruce and her elderly neighbour’s Jack Russell Toby in Newcastle’s West End on Monday early morning when she found the out of control Bull Terrier speeding towards her.
The 71-year-old handled to scoop the 2 tiniest dogs into her arms however the monster sunk its teeth into the dog that was still on the ground.
Toby in some way handled to twitch totally free and regardless of the frenzied efforts of passers-by, consisting of 2 males who attempted to limit the dog by resting on it, the Jack Russell was trampled to death.
‘It was definitely horrendous, it ripped him to bits,’ Kath said.
One member of the general public was bitten on the finger, authorities verified, as it was revealed the ‘unsafe’ dog has actually been taken and a complete examination is underway.
Dog fan Kath has actually strolled Toby daily for a number of years to assist her neighbour. She would take the 11-year-old Terrier out with Bruce and Geordie at around the very same time every early morning.
On Monday she paused her everyday walk at the top of Prince Philip Close in Benwell to talk to a relative when she saw the ‘unsafe’ dog heading towards her without an owner.
But prior to she might respond the dog had actually already begun its fatal attack.
A passing driver stopped and handled to get 2 of the dogs into the safety of her car, however the crazed ‘Staffy-type’ dog unfortunately trampled Toby.
‘By this time everyone was out,’ said Kath. ‘Two chaps needed to rest on the dog, however he escaped. It was simply too strong and effective.’
Northumbria Police has actually verified that the occurrence is being examined.
A representative said: ‘At about 11.15am (on Monday) officers received a report of a hazardous dog that was running loose near Prince Philip Close, Benwell.
‘It was reported that it had actually assaulted 2 other dogs – fatally hurting one – in addition to hurting members of the general public.
‘Officers went to the scene and the dog in concern has actually been taken. A complete examination is continuous into the occurrence.’
Meanwhile Kath stays traumatised by her experience.
‘I simply believe something ought to be done to get these dogs off the streets,’ she said. ‘If individuals can’t manage them they should not have actually them.
‘I have strolled dogs around Benwell for several years and I’m not scared however I have actually actually had a hard time to get them out considering that because I’m so traumatised.’
