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Daily Mirror
24-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
'Pocket bully' dog overpowers pensioner as armed police rush to fatal attack
South Yorkshire Police said armed officers rushed to the scene where a 'pocket bully' dog had overpowered a pensioner and attacked her pet shih-tzu, ultimately killing it Armed police officers were forced to respond after a 'pocket bully' dog overpowered a pensioner and mauled a smaller pooch to death. South Yorkshire Police were called to the scene in Albany Road, Kilnhurst, Rotherham on Monday shortly after 7am to reports of a shih-tzu being attacked by another dog. The owner of the shih-tzu was an elderly woman who desperately tried to save her pet, but sadly she was unable to and it died a short while later, reports YorkshireLive. Police said the woman was left in a state of "distress and shock" and issued a warning after receiving a flurry of dog attack reports over the Easter weekend. Officers located the pocket bully dog in a nearby property and were able to contain and seize the animal. The force said the dog has since been disclaimed to police and remains in kennels while enquiries continue. Chief Inspector Emma Cheney, who is leading South Yorkshire Police's work on dangers dogs, said: 'This was another case of dogs escaping their home, something that can easily be avoided with responsible measures in place. 'The owner of the shih-tzu, an elderly woman, could have been seriously injured during this ordeal. Thankfully, she was not but is now grieving the loss of her dog and companion. 'Every day, we receive on average five reports of dogs acting dangerously across South Yorkshire, pulling officers, vehicles and money away from other areas of policing. 'We are continuing to see people seriously injured nationally and we are doing all we can to ensure we reduce the risk of that happening in South Yorkshire, but if owners don't change, the reality is, it's only a matter of time before we could be facing another fatality caused by a dog and an irresponsible owner. 'This behaviour will not be tolerated, and we will take action. You will be held responsible and you will be put in front of a court for your animal's behaviour.' The force added: "Over the Easter weekend, we have continued to see incidents of dangerous dogs pulling resources and officers away from frontline policing. We received 26 reports of dogs causing harm or fear." Police forces have recorded an huge spike in the number of dog attacks on people across the UK - and new interactive maps show which areas have seen the most incidents. Cases of dog attacks have gone up in every part of England and Wales, the worrying figures have shown, with incidents doubling since 2019 in five areas. Overall, there were an average of 87 offences recorded per day of a person being injured in a dog attack during 2024. The largest increase in the number of dog attacks was recorded by Cleveland Police, where they went up by a massive 163% between 2019 and 2024. Other police force areas where reported offences doubled over the same time period were Lancashire, Warwickshire, Lincolnshire and Devon & Cornwall. Check out our interactive map to see your area.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
Dog mauled to death in attack by pocket bully
A dog has been mauled to death by another that escaped from its home in Rotherham, police said. Officers were called to Albany Road in Kilnhurst at 07:05 BST on Monday following reports a shih-tzu was being attacked by a pocket bully - a mix of an American bully and a Patterdale terrier. Armed officers attended and seized the pocket bully that was found in a nearby property. It remains in kennels while inquiries continue, South Yorkshire Police said. Ch Insp Emma Cheney said: "The owner of the shih-tzu, an elderly woman, could have been seriously injured during this ordeal. Thankfully, she was not but is now grieving the loss of her dog and companion." She added: "This was another case of dogs escaping their home, something that can easily be avoided with responsible measures in place." Over the Easter weekend, South Yorkshire Police received 26 reports of dogs causing harm or fear. Ch Insp Cheney said the force received on average five reports a day of dogs acting dangerously in the area and urged owners to be responsible. "If owners don't change, the reality is, it's only a matter of time before we could be facing another fatality caused by a dog and an irresponsible owner," she said. "This behaviour will not be tolerated, and we will take action. You will be held responsible and you will be put in front of a court for your animal's behaviour." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North South Yorkshire Police
BBC News
24-04-2025
- BBC News
Rotherham dog mauled to death in attack by pocket bully
A dog has been mauled to death by another that escaped from its home in Rotherham, police were called to Albany Road in Kilnhurst at 07:05 BST on Monday following reports a shih-tzu was being attacked by a pocket bully - a mix of an American bully and a Patterdale officers attended and seized the pocket bully that was found in a nearby property. It remains in kennels while inquiries continue, South Yorkshire Police Insp Emma Cheney said: "The owner of the shih-tzu, an elderly woman, could have been seriously injured during this ordeal. Thankfully, she was not but is now grieving the loss of her dog and companion." 'Easily avoidable' She added: "This was another case of dogs escaping their home, something that can easily be avoided with responsible measures in place."Over the Easter weekend, South Yorkshire Police received 26 reports of dogs causing harm or Insp Cheney said the force received on average five reports a day of dogs acting dangerously in the area and urged owners to be responsible."If owners don't change, the reality is, it's only a matter of time before we could be facing another fatality caused by a dog and an irresponsible owner," she said."This behaviour will not be tolerated, and we will take action. You will be held responsible and you will be put in front of a court for your animal's behaviour." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Yahoo
More than 80 dogs rescued from 'squalid' house
More than 80 dogs living in "squalid conditions" in a house in Doncaster have been rescued. The animals, along with two cats and a chicken, were surrounded by "faeces and filth" after police officers and the RSPCA entered the property in Tickhill earlier. In total there were 78 springer spaniels as well as four other breed of dog, South Yorkshire Police said. The force said the animals had been taken into kennels and an investigation was ongoing to find those responsible. A spokesperson said when the team entered the derelict house, they were "immediately taken aback by the smell, the conditions and the volume of animals living inside". They added: "Working their way around the property, the team were met with faeces, filth and round every corner and room, more dogs." Ch Insp Emma Cheney said: "Effective teamwork and strong partnerships between us, the RPSCA and Doncaster Council allowed us to act on community intelligence that a property was being used to house animals and obtain an emergency warrant from the courts. "This is not responsible dog ownership, this is cruelty and I am pleased we have been able to intervene and ensure that these dogs receive the care they deserve and hopefully have a bright future ahead of them." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. RSPCA South Yorkshire Police
BBC News
17-04-2025
- BBC News
More than 80 dogs rescued from 'squalid' house in Doncaster
More than 80 dogs living in "squalid conditions" in a house in Doncaster have been animals, along with two cats and a chicken, were surrounded by "faeces and filth" after police officers and the RSPCA entered the property in Tickhill total there were 78 springer spaniels as well as four other breed of dog, South Yorkshire Police said. The force said the animals had been taken into kennels and an investigation was ongoing to find those responsible. A spokesperson said when the team entered the derelict house, they were "immediately taken aback by the smell, the conditions and the volume of animals living inside".They added: "Working their way around the property, the team were met with faeces, filth and round every corner and room, more dogs."Ch Insp Emma Cheney said: "Effective teamwork and strong partnerships between us, the RPSCA and Doncaster Council allowed us to act on community intelligence that a property was being used to house animals and obtain an emergency warrant from the courts."This is not responsible dog ownership, this is cruelty and I am pleased we have been able to intervene and ensure that these dogs receive the care they deserve and hopefully have a bright future ahead of them." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
