United Kingdom: Investigation launched after dog attacked and killed by "pit bull type" dog

UNITED KINGDOM -- Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Dog Warden is appealing for help in investigating an alleged dog attack that resulted in the death of another dog.

The incident took place on the Antrim Road in Ballymena at approximately 12.30pm today.

A council spokesman said: "Officers are seeking assistance in identifying the persons in charge of a blue-grey Staffordshire pit bull terrier type dog.

"It is believed be a female in her late 20s, with dark hair tied in a ponytail, wearing a green parka jacket and a male of about 30 years, with short fair hair, wearing light colored tracksuit bottoms, who were seen with the blue-grey Staffordshire pit bull terrier type dog.

"Anyone with information which would assist in the investigation should contact the Council by calling 028 2563 3120 or the PSNI on their 101 non-emergency number."

(Belfast Live - Nov 4, 2016)