Man arrested over dangerous dog incident in Basildon

One dog has been taken to a vet for medical treatment

Author: Grace McGachyPublished 4th Apr 2025

Essex Police have been dealing with a dangerous dog incident in Basildone.

The force say three dogs were involved in Swanstead on Thursday night (3 April).

No people were injured during the incident and a man has been arrested on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control in public.

One dog has been taken to a vet for medical treatment and two were contained at the scene.

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