Appeal for information following dog attack

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following an incident where three dogs were reported to be dangerously out of control, killing another dog.

The incident occurred at around 650pm on Thursday, March 16.

It was reported that a dog was being walked on a lead when it was approached and attacked by three loose dogs, described as being light in colour.

Three people, including the dog's female owner and a 90-year-old man, sustained injuries while attempting to intervene.

A man then arrived, collected the three loose dogs and left the area in Oxford Place in Hatfield,

Sadly, the dog which had been targeted, a Jack Russell cross Chihuahua, died at the scene.

Detective Constable Jordan Quicke, who is investigating, said: "This was a devastating and extremely frightening ordeal for the owner of the dog and those who attempted to intervene.

"We've been conducting enquiries since the incident was reported to us and a man was subsequently arrested in connection with the investigation on Wednesday (March 22).

"We believe that a number of people saw what happened and we'd be keen to hear from these witnesses as part of our ongoing enquiries. If you have any information, please get in touch. Thank you."

If you can help, please contact DC Quicke via email to [email protected]. 

Information can also be reported online at herts.police.uk/report, by speaking to an operator in their Force Communications Room via their online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or by calling the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/21858/23.