A small canine is significantly injured after it was attacked by a pair of different dogs in Exeter. A person was arrested following the incident yesterday (January 10) and has been launched on bail.
Devon and Cornwall Police officers have been known as to Cowick Street following the dog-on-dog attack. Members of the general public reportedly helped to get the 2 dogs off the injured canine earlier than it was taken to the vets for therapy.
The male proprietor of the 2 offending dogs was arrested. Police mentioned he has been interviewed and launched on bail as additional investigation work takes place.
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Officers additionally seized one of many two dogs. The pressure have reiterated that every one canine homeowners should be certain their dogs are secure and don’t trigger hurt to others.
Exeter Police mentioned in a press release on Facebook: “Yesterday we responded to a report of a canine on canine attack on Cowick Street. This concerned two dogs attacking one smaller canine. The smaller canine sadly sustained severe accidents and remains to be receiving therapy within the Vets, and it’s proprietor has additionally obtained accidents to their hand.
“We, and the smaller dogs proprietor, wish to cross our honest because of the type members of the general public who assisted in safely getting the 2 dogs off the injured canine. Their fast responses undoubtedly saved the injured canine and it’s proprietor from any additional hurt.
“The male proprietor of the 2 offending dogs has been arrested, interviewed and launched on bail whereas we full additional enquiries, and we now have seized one of many two dogs. Dog assaults should cease and canine homeowners or these accountable should take acceptable motion to make sure all dogs and individuals are secure from hurt.”