A dog bares its teeth. Picture: Pixabay
ALMOST 130 dangerous dogs have been destroyed in West Yorkshire since 2019.
The figures were revealed through a Freedom of Information request to West Yorkshire Police.
It also reveals the number of dogs seized under the Dangerous Dogs Act.
In 2019, that figure stood at 196; 135 in 2020 and 136 as of November 23 this year.
Of the dogs seized under the Act, 59 were destroyed in 2019; 35 in 2020 and 34 this year.
This information was not recorded prior to 2019.
Under the Dangerous Dogs Act, it's illegal for a dog to be 'out of control' or to bite or attack someone. The legislation also makes it an offence if a person is worried or afraid that a dog may bite them.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel