Dog Attack in St Austell Park Leaves Pet Needing Emergency Treatment

Police appeal for witnesses after early morning incident in Poltair Park

Police are asking for help following a dog attack in a St Austell park which left another pet needing emergency vet care.

The incident happened at around 8am on Thursday 24th April in Poltair Park, when a light-brown-coloured Staffordshire Bull Terrier is believed to have attacked a black-and-white English Pointer.

The injured Pointer required urgent treatment from a vet.

Police Want to Speak to This Man

Officers would like to identify and speak to the owner of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, who is described as a white man, aged between 60 and 80, around 5ft 10in tall, of slim build with short hair. He was reportedly wearing tinted glasses and all-black clothing at the time of the incident.

How to Help

Anyone who saw what happened or has information that might help the investigation is urged to contact police.

You can get in touch online or by calling 101, quoting reference 50250101233.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers at this link or by phoning 0800 555111.