'˜Pit bull' attacks guide dog and owner in Halifax

The incident occurred in the early evening of on Saturday January 30, as the owner, a 41-year-old woman, was walking her dog on Greenroyd Lane, or Brackenbed Lane.

A man walking a large pit bull type dog on a lead and harness walked towards her. The dog then slipped free from the harness and ran towards the victim’s dog, before attacking it.

The victim tried to pull the dogs apart and was bitten, causing minor injuries.

The dog owner is described as a white male in his 30s, around 5ft6in, of slim build and wearing a green parka style coat with fur on the hood and the hood up.

Pc Frances Combes of Halifax Neighbourhood Policing Team said; “I would appeal to anyone who regularly walks in the area, who may be able to identify the person we would like to speak to come forward. Equally, I would appeal directly to the owner of the dog to speak to the police.”

“Any incident where a pet is attacked is distressing for the owner. In this case, the dog attacked is an assistance dog and one that the owner relies on to support her on a daily basis and this incident has caused the victim significant distress and upset. Enquiries are ongoing.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting 13160044809.