Police shoot dog dead in Christchurch after animal seriously injures person

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
Jun 14, 2023 |

Police have shot and killed a dog in Christchurch after it attacked a person seriously injuring them.

Police were called to an incident on Truman Road in Bryndwyr just before 6PM last night.

The dog attacked a person leaving them with serious injuries.

A St John spokesman said they responded with one ambulance and two rapid response vehicles.

One person was transported to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition.

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

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