Dangerous dogs seized by police

Three dangerous dogs have been seized by police after two warrants were carried out in Kidderminster earlier today (30 August).

The warrants in East Street, Kidderminster, were carried out after information was provided about dangerous dogs, alleged illegal dog breeding and possible banned wildlife being kept at the addresses.

Two houses were searched in the multi-agency operation as police were joined by Worcestershire Regulatory Services, the RSPCA, a veterinary expert, and specialist advisers on exotic animals.

Officers took away three dogs that were identified as banned under Section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act. The Act makes it illegal to own, sell, breed, give away or abandon certain types of dogs.

No arrests were made but advice was given on the state of the properties for housing animals by police. RSPCA officers were also on hand in an advisory role and are now looking into the matter.

Kidderminster Safer Neighbourhood Inspector, Lisa Hornberger, said she was pleased the warrant had been successfully executed following some good intelligence work.

“Today’s warrant shows we take community concerns around dangerous dogs and illegal breeding very seriously and will act on information given to us,” she said.

“We are pleased we took away three dogs that posed a potential risk to the public and this should serve as a reminder that illegal breeds are banned for a reason, and we will not tolerate them in our area.”

JI, Corporate Communications