An Oxfordshire councillor has issued a warning to members of the public after his dog was “mauled to death” during a walk on Good Friday.
Cherwell District Councillor, Eddie Reeves said his dog Coco, a cavapoo was attacked while walking in Banbury.
The incident happened on West Bar Street on Friday morning. (3 April)
Cllr Reeves is warning families with a baby or a small dog to stay “well away.”
Posting on Facebook he said: “Our darling cavapoo, Coco, has just been mauled to death while walking in town with our five-month old baby.
“It happened in an instant.
“There is blood all over me and our baby, neither of whom were bitten.
“Thames Valley Police are on their way, but the number of young men with dangerous dogs in this country is out of control.
“The dogs need to be put down.”
Reacting to Cllr Reeves’ post, the MP for Banbury, Sean Woodcock said: “This is really awful Eddie.
“I’m so sorry to read this. “My condolences to you and your family.”
Meanwhile Cllr Andrew Crichton added: “Eddie, I am so sorry to read this. Absolutely disgusting that this has happened. May Coco rest in peace.
“My condolences to you and your family.”
A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said “at around 9.15am on 3 April, we were called to a dangerous dog incident in West Bar Street, Banbury.
“Two dogs attacked a Cavapoo dog who was being walked. The Cavapoo dog sadly died from its injuries.
“An investigation has since been launched and both other dogs have been seized. Anyone with information about this attack is asked to call 101 or make an online report via our website, quoting reference number 43260161850.”
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