Cocker spaniel dies and owner injured after horrific dog attack at beauty spot

07 November 2023 , 23:18

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A photo of the man Staffordshire Police wish to speak to about the dog attack (Image: BPM Media)

A cocker spaniel has died and its owner injured died after a vicious dog attack at a popular beauty spot.

The horror mauling took place at Tamworth Castle Grounds in Staffordshire when the pair were talking a walk on the afternoon of November 5, reports BirminghamLive. The owner of the spaniel was bitten on the chin when she tried to intervene.

He beloved pooch was rushed to a vet but could not be saved. Police said the dog that launched the attack was a "Mastiff-type" and also released a picture of a man who may have further information.

Staffordshire Police said: "We have released a picture of a man we want to speak to after a dog fatally attacked another dog inside Tamworth Castle Grounds.

"At about 3pm on Sunday, November 5, a man was walking his dog when it attacked a cocker spaniel. In an attempt to get the dog off, the owner of the spaniel tried to intervene and was bitten on the chin as a result. She wasn’t seriously injured.

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"The spaniel was taken to a vet following the ordeal and sadly died as a result of the injuries. The offending dog was described as a Mastiff-type breed.

"It was dark brown with tan-coloured spots and had a distinctive gold collar. The owner, a man, was tall with short brown hair. He had tattoos on his neck and was wearing glasses, a gold chain, a black hooded top, grey jogging bottoms and trainers.

"Anyone who recognises the man pictured or those with any information which can help us is asked to get in touch by calling 101, quoting incident 382 of November 5, or message us using Live Chat on our website. If you prefer to report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

Steven White