Witness appeal after dog attack in Ware

Police are appealing for witnesses after a dog attacked another dog and its owner in Ware.

The incident occurred on Tuesday 5 December some time between 4.45pm and 5.15pm on North Drive, High Cross.

It is reported that the victim had been walking their dog on its lead on a towpath when an Alsatian-type dog, which was off its lead, approached them.

It attacked the victim’s dog and when the victim tried to separate them, the dog attacked him too. He was left with injuries to his arm and shin.

The victim quickly left the scene due to the severity of injuries to his dog and rushed it to the vets.

The suspect is described as a white male who was wearing a long black coat.

Sergeant Tim Armstrong, from the East Herts Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “Were you in the area at this time and saw this dog attack? Or do you have any further information that may assist our investigation? Please contact me at [email protected].”

You can report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/98160/23. 

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800555111