Police dog attacked in Hamilton

A Police dog required veterinary treatment to wounds suffered in an attack from a pitbull suffered while tracking a group of burglars in St Andrews yesterday.

Senior Sergeant Karl Thornton said the dog and handler had been called in after a cordon was established following a tip off from the public about suspicious activity.

"A member of the public rang us after seeing five youths walking along a green belt alleyway carrying bags and alcohol, the bags were then seen being loaded into a car.

"A cordon was set up and a track commenced during which the Police dog was attacked, the injuries were not considered major life threatening," said Mr Thornton.

At this time two youths were spoken to by Police but ownership of the pitbull could not then be established, a short time later a burglary was reported at a nearby home.

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Sheese... it's a hard job out there. I tip my hat off to the cops and their animal helper.

But that's why people get pit bulls.. it's a cheap burglar alarm.