AAP General News (Australia)
04-12-2005
NSW: Police shoot dead a dog
The owner of an American pitbull terrier shot dead by police will appear in a Sydney court today.
Police allege the dog attacked officers after its owner failed to stop for a random
breath test on the Cumberland Highway in Sydney's west last night.
The vehicle later stopped in Ferngrove Road at Canley Heights.
Police say that as officers questioned the 32-year-old driver, one of four dogs in
the car escaped and attacked them.
They say the officers tried to subdue the dog with capsicum spray, but shot it when
their attempts were unsuccessful.
One officer was treated for injuries to his lower leg.
The dog's owner was later charged with driving offences and being in charge of an attacking dog.
He was refused bail and is due to appear in Liverpool Local Court today.
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KEYWORD: DOG (SYDNEY)
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