Man charged after 'bulldog-type' dog bites police officer
An officer was bitten by a bulldog-type dog when a 32-year-old got out of his car and let it off its lead over the weekend
Last updated 7th Apr 2025
A man is due before magistrates in Poole this morning after a police helicopter was deployed on Friday night (April 4).
An officer was bitten by a bulldog-type dog when the 32-year-old got out of his car and let it off its lead.
Were told the dog has not yet been found.
The man from London has been charged of having an animal out of control, GBH without intent and driving whilst disqualified.
In a statement, officers said: "Dorset Police received a report at 10.28pm on Friday 4 April 2025 of suspicious activity involving a vehicle in the area of Cardigan Road in Poole.
"An officer attended and stopped the vehicle in Coy Pond Road. It was reported that a man exited the vehicle and as the officer approached on foot the man let his dog off the lead, with the dog then biting the officer causing injuries to his legs and arm.
"The man then reportedly made off from the scene on foot. The officer was treated for a number of puncture wounds and an area search was conducted, but the suspect and dog were not immediately located.
"Following further enquiries, a 32-year-old man from London was arrested on Saturday 5 April 2025. He was subsequently charged with being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control, wounding or inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent, driving whilst disqualified and driving without valid insurance. He is due to appear at Poole Magistrates' Court on Monday 7 April 2025.
"Searches have continued in the area of Talbot Heath to locate the dog, described as a Staffy or bulldog-type. The dog has not been located at this time and, whilst it is not believed to pose a significant risk to members of the public, anyone who sees a dog matching the description in the vicinity is asked not to approach it but to instead contact police immediately.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250047993. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111."
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