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Police shoot dog in Christchurch
Superintendent Lane Todd, Christchurch Metro Area Commander:
Police were called just after 2pm today to
a Ferry Road property to a report
that someone had
slashed another person’s tyre with a knife.
Police have attended armed as a precaution.
During the arrest
of a male at the address, a dog has come from inside
and
attacked a Police dog.
Officers have
attempted to use OC spray and a Taser to subdue the dog,
but
these were unsuccessful, and the dog was
subsequently shot by Police.
It was immediately taken
to a local vet for treatment, but unfortunately
has
since died.
The Police dog was checked by a
vet and its injuries are
not
life-threatening.
Police never take the
shooting of an animal lightly, but it is
sometimes
necessary to ensure the safety of our staff,
Police dogs, and members of
the
public.
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