Police Actions: Dogs Killed by PSNI – A Decade in Review

The police have killed four dogs in the past ten years in Northern Ireland and tasered two others following reports of them attacking humans or other animals.

Freedom of Information Reveals: A recent Freedom of Information request to the PSNI has unveiled the number of dogs that have been killed or tasered by officers since 2015 and the reasons behind these actions.

Incidents Unveiled: Notable incidents include the shooting of an XL Bully dog in Newtownards after it attacked individuals, including a man and a woman. Additionally, in 2015, two dogs were shot dead on private farmland for reportedly killing and injuring sheep.

Police Statement: A PSNI statement regarding a recent dog attack in Newtownards highlighted the necessity for specially trained officers to destroy dangerous dogs due to public risk, with the Police Ombudsman's office informed as part of standard procedures.