Police appealing for witnesses to Coventry dog fight

Police are appealing for information after they were called to a group of dogs fighting in the street.

Officers were called t Milverton Road on Tuesday (11 July) after a report a group of dogs were fighting in the street and that there was a threat to the public.

When officers arrived, one of the dogs was clearly out of control, attacking other dogs and presenting a risk to members of the public nearby, a number of whom were children.

Because of this risk and because the dog was out of control, officers used a Taser to prevent it causing serious harm.

The dog was placed in a container that was close to hand.

Officers needed to contain the dog to ensure that the public, the officers and the dog were in no further danger, it also enabled officers to bring the situation quickly under control.

The dog was seized by the Dangerous Dogs Unit and has since been assessed by a vet and secured in kennels.

The dog is fit and well and is being looked after by staff at kennels.

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