‘Dangerously out-of-control dog’ on the loose after attacking cops – as public warned to stay alert
A "DANGEROUSLY out-of-control dog" is on the loose after attacking police officer as the public is urged to watch out.
Cops rushed to Cardigan Road in Poole after reports of suspicious activity at 10.28pm on Friday.
A man reportedly left a vehicle with a dog and as officers approached he released the animal.
The viscous dog attacked the officer, biting his legs and arms as the man ran off.
The officer was treated for a number of puncture wounds and an area search was conducted.
Jake Blandon, who lives in the area, said he heard drones in and then saw a police helicopter.
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He told the Bournemouth Echo: “We heard the drones and saw two of them flying around. Then a police helicopter came, so we went to have a look.
“There were about eight police cars, a few officers, a dog handler, and some unmarked vehicles.
"One of them looked like an armed response unit.”
A 35-year-old man was arrested yesterday on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control, grievous bodily harm with intent and driving offences.
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The dog, which cops described as a Staffy or bulldog-type, hasn't yet been located.
They have warned that there could be a risk to members of the public if the dog is approached.
Anyone who has spotted a dog matching the description is urged to not approach it and contact police immediately.
Fatal XL Bully attacks
A 10-year-old girl, locally named as Savannah, killed by her "new pet", and XL Bully, on Friday November 1, 2024.
Woman in her 50s mauled to death at home by two XL Bully dogs in Hornchurch, East London on May 21, 2024.
Esther Martin, 68, was looking after her grandson in Jaywick, Essex, when dogs Bear and Beauty attacked her on February 3, 2024.
Ian "Scouse" Langley, 54, was protecting his puppy when the animal pounced on him outside a home in Sunderland in October 2023.
Ian Price, 52, was viciously savaged in September 2023 by the beasts as he tried to protect his elderly mum from them after they escaped.
Jonathan Hogg, 37, was killed in May 2023 entered the dog's pen when it went for him, leaving bite wounds on his arm, leg and head.
Natasha Johnston, 28, was mauled to death while walking a pack of dogs in January 2023 was believed to have been killed by her own pet - an American Bully XL.
Shirley Patrick, 83, died 17 days after being mauled in a “hellish”, violent dog attack in December 2022.
Ian Symes, 34, who was known to friends as "Wiggy", died at a recreation ground in Fareham, , after the savage attack in August 2022.
Joanne Robinson, 43, was fatally mauled by pet Rocco at her home in Rotherham, South Yorkshire in July 2022.
Keven Jones, 62, went into cardiac arrest after being bitten by Cookie-Doe at Chanel Fong's home in Wrexham, North Wales in May 2022.
Bella-Rae Birch, one, was mauled to death in March 2022 at her home by the American Bully XL.
, 10, was killed by a hulking XL Bully dog named Beast in November 2021 as he played at friend's home in Caerphilly.
