Small dog killed by “XL-Bully type” during walk in Portsmouth park - update
A small dog was killed by an “XL-Bully type” canine during a walk in a Portsmouth park - resulting in a police probe.
As reported, police were appealing for witnesses and information after the horrible incident in Alexandra Park on Wednesday 30 April between 5pm and 6pm.
“It happened when a 65-year-old man was walking his brown cockapoo when another dog, described as a large white and ginger XL-Bully type, attacked his dog,” police previously said.
“The cockapoo has since died from its injuries and we would now like to speak to anyone who can help us identify the dog and its male owner.”
Following the appeal, police have now told The News no one has been arrested as they search for the owner and dog continues. “Enquiries are ongoing. We continue to ask anyone with information which could assist our investigation to please report this to us,” a spokesperson said.
Meanwhile, readers expressed their horror at the killing. One person wrote on social media: “Absolutely horrendous, poor, poor dog and how traumatising for the owner. Someone local must be aware of the dog if it attacks unprovoked.”
Another said: “Poor thing sorry it had to suffer and sorry for the owners loss.”
A third wrote: “Poor man and poor little dog, so sorry. Someone needs to be held accountable for these killer dogs.”
Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference 44250203301, or report online via https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/