Five-month-old puppy killed by dog in park in Plymouth
Devon and Cornwall Police are trying to find the owner of the offending dog
Last updated 2nd Dec 2020
A five-month-old puppy has been mauled to death by another dog in a park in Plymouth.
Devon and Cornwall Police are investigating after it happened at around 7pm in Tothill Park, Lanhydrock Road, St Judes, on Monday evening.
The owner of the puppy, Diego, described seeing a large dog running towards her and her puppy, knocking her off her feet before mauling her five-month-old pet to death.
Now officers are appealing to find the owners of the "American bulldog" type dog.
Several members of the public reportedly assisted to stop the attack, to no avail.
The owner of the offending animal is said to have apologised and walked off.
"The owner of the dog is described as being around 5’2” in height, in her 20s, with dark skin and dark hair. She was wearing a pink hooded top and jeans.
"The offending dog is described as having the appearance of an American bulldog, with a large stocky body, brown or brindle and white in colour.
"It was wearing a collar with the word NERVOUS stitched into it. It may have been called Domino or Oreo.
"The dog is apparently walked in the park daily, more often by a male, and reportedly usually wears a muzzle and harness.
"Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident, particularly the people who may have spoken to the owner of the offending dog."
Devon and Cornwall Police
Anyone who thinks they know the identity of the owner(s) is asked to contact police on 101 or via email at 101@dc.police.uk quoting crime reference CR/100785/20.