A woman was left needing hospital treatment for numerous wounds after being attacked by a dog just 50 metres from her home. Pat Pope said the attack happened as she took a shortcut to her home in the village of Ramsbury in Wiltshire, with the dog attacking her "in seconds" and "biting everywhere".
The BBC understands that the dog had been involved in less serious incidents previously, with the owner required to complete a responsible dog ownership course.
*sighs*
Wiltshire Police (Ed; yes, Reader, they have form...) said the animal was seized and is now in police kennels, and the force is now working closely with Mrs Pope.
You wouldn't have had to, if you'd acted on those other incidents.
Devizes NPT Inspector Simon Garrett said: "We appreciate the victim's frustration following this horrendous ordeal for her, and we have since visited her to apologise, answer her questions and provide an update on the investigation.
"We are working closely with the victim and her family to ensure she receives an excellent level of support and involvement in the investigation moving forwards."
Which you wouldn't be capable of supplying, if past performance is any guide....
Again, not only is the public being let down in incidents like this bring dealt with (can be solved by bringing in Clarksons Law), but the local tax payers are also paying for the upkeep of the dog pending a legal decision. At the least, the owner should be billed for this.I
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It's yet another example of law and order no longer working as it should.
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