Dog dies after being attacked in Dumfries as owner charged and pet seized

A person has been charged after a dog died following an attack by another dog in Dumfries.

A white and tan coloured dog attacked another dog in Laurieknowe near Galloway Street around 4.30pm on Saturday.

The dog that was attacked died as a result of the incident.

The dog involved has been traced and removed from its owner, who has been charged under the Dangerous Dogs Act and will be reported in due course.

Police are asking members of the public to come forward with information on any similar incidents in and around the area over the last few weeks.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed this incident or who may have CCTV/ring doorbell/dashcam footage of the dog and owner.

“Have you experienced a similar incident in and around this area over the last few weeks? If so, call 101.

“Dog owners are reminded that their dog must be microchipped, and when in public, must be under control and should wear a collar with a tag containing a method of contacting the owner.”