Menu
25/04/2006
'Aggressive' dog destroyed after attack
A Rottweiler dog, which was shot and injured by police in Castlewellan, County Down last night, has been destroyed.
Detectives received reports of dogs acting aggressively in a residential area near Drumee Drive at around 9.30pm.
It has been reported that the Rottweiler and another dog attacked and killed a Shitzu dog, which was being walked by its owner.
When the police arrived they confronted the two animals, and a shot was fired after one of the dogs turned on a police officer.
The dog sustained a flesh wound, and has since been destroyed.
The owner of the animals eventually arrived to the scene and managed to bring them under control.
The owner of the Shitzu is said to be “devastated” at the loss of his pet.
The incident has been reported to the police Ombudsman's Office who are investigating the incident.
(EF/GB)
Detectives received reports of dogs acting aggressively in a residential area near Drumee Drive at around 9.30pm.
It has been reported that the Rottweiler and another dog attacked and killed a Shitzu dog, which was being walked by its owner.
When the police arrived they confronted the two animals, and a shot was fired after one of the dogs turned on a police officer.
The dog sustained a flesh wound, and has since been destroyed.
The owner of the animals eventually arrived to the scene and managed to bring them under control.
The owner of the Shitzu is said to be “devastated” at the loss of his pet.
The incident has been reported to the police Ombudsman's Office who are investigating the incident.
(EF/GB)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
03 August 2009
Hero Army Dog Handlers Honoured
Murdered soldiers who worked with specialist 'sniffer' dogs during the Northern Ireland Troubles have been remembered. The 'Red Paw' and its work across Northern Ireland was the subject of a special memorial service held in England at the weekend. It was in honour of the six dog handlers and two sniffer dogs killed in Northern Ireland.
Hero Army Dog Handlers Honoured
Murdered soldiers who worked with specialist 'sniffer' dogs during the Northern Ireland Troubles have been remembered. The 'Red Paw' and its work across Northern Ireland was the subject of a special memorial service held in England at the weekend. It was in honour of the six dog handlers and two sniffer dogs killed in Northern Ireland.
06 February 2007
15-dogs handed over in Ballymena dangerous dog amnesty
Fifteen pit-bull type dogs have been put down during the dangerous dogs amnesty imposed by Ballymena Borough Council.
15-dogs handed over in Ballymena dangerous dog amnesty
Fifteen pit-bull type dogs have been put down during the dangerous dogs amnesty imposed by Ballymena Borough Council.
23 June 2016
Police Officers Disciplined For Failing To Tell Doctor About Woman's Head Injuries
Two police officers have been disciplined after they failed to let their colleagues and a police doctor know that a woman had sustained a head injury, a Police Ombudsman investigation has concluded. The woman died from bleeding to the brain on 24 February 2014, the day after she suffered the injury.
Police Officers Disciplined For Failing To Tell Doctor About Woman's Head Injuries
Two police officers have been disciplined after they failed to let their colleagues and a police doctor know that a woman had sustained a head injury, a Police Ombudsman investigation has concluded. The woman died from bleeding to the brain on 24 February 2014, the day after she suffered the injury.
03 October 2005
Pitbull dog attacks fire crews
Police are appealing for information after fire crews came under attack from a pitbull dog in Co Tyrone on Monday. Despite having to deal with the blaze at a house in Windmill Drive in Dungannon at around 1.15am, the firefighters were forced to turn a hose on the animal, after it was let off a leash by its owner.
Pitbull dog attacks fire crews
Police are appealing for information after fire crews came under attack from a pitbull dog in Co Tyrone on Monday. Despite having to deal with the blaze at a house in Windmill Drive in Dungannon at around 1.15am, the firefighters were forced to turn a hose on the animal, after it was let off a leash by its owner.
31 October 2024
Sentences Imposed For Separate Belfast Dog Attacks
Two individuals were sentenced at Belfast Magistrates Court yesterday for separate dog attacks which injured either a person or animal. Mark McLaughlin of Prospect Park, Belfast, was convicted following an incident on March 29, 2024 in which his Collie-Husky cross attacked and injured a 3 year-old boy on the face and forehead at Prospect Park.
Sentences Imposed For Separate Belfast Dog Attacks
Two individuals were sentenced at Belfast Magistrates Court yesterday for separate dog attacks which injured either a person or animal. Mark McLaughlin of Prospect Park, Belfast, was convicted following an incident on March 29, 2024 in which his Collie-Husky cross attacked and injured a 3 year-old boy on the face and forehead at Prospect Park.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Apart from a little patchy drizzle it will be a dry evening and night with variable amounts of cloud. A few mist and fog patches forming. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
