A dog owner from the St Blazey area has been summonsed to court after their pet allegedly attacked a postman.
St Austell Police said the incident happened in late 2024 when it was alleged the dog, while loose in a local park, bit the Royal Mail worker who was completing his rounds.
On Tuesday, October 7, St Austell Police said the owner would now be facing court action.
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They added that under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 it is a criminal offence for any dog breed to be dangerously out of control anywhere including:
– in a public place
– in a private place such as a neighbour’s house or garden
– in the owner’s home
‘Dangerously out of control’ may be considered as injuring another person or animal or causing someone to fear injury.
They added: “The incident is a worthwhile reminder to dog owners to ensure that their dogs are kept under proper control in public places.”
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