Police to quiz man, 47, after dog bites woman and pet in Northampton

Officers act over concerns in local area
Kevin Nicholls
By Kevin Nicholls
Published 26th Apr 2022, 10:08 GMT
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Police say a 47-year-old man is due to be quizzed after his dog bit a woman and another pet.

A Northamptonshire Police spokesman revealed reports were received in early April regarding a dog left in a van for long periods of time in the Grange Park area.

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More reports on April 8 revealed a dog believed to be the same one had bitten another dog as well as a member of the public.

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Police are set to interview a 47-year-old man after complaints of a dangerous dog in Grange ParkPolice are set to interview a 47-year-old man after complaints of a dangerous dog in Grange Park
Police are set to interview a 47-year-old man after complaints of a dangerous dog in Grange Park

The spokesman added: “The dog has since been taken off its owner and the man in question is due to attend a police station for interview in relation to an offence under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.”

Neighbourhood Policing Officer, PC Kate Rideout, said: “We know this issue has caused a lot of concern in the local area so I hope this demonstrates that we are taking prompt and appropriate actions.”