Cheshire Police are warning irresponsible dog owners in one area of the Liverpool City Region following dozens of incidents.
Police in Widnes and Runcorn covering Halton have responded to 76 dog-related incidents including attacks and bites, in the last six months. Of the 76 incidents 15 were actual dog bites where people were injured, 10 were dog attacks and the rest of the calls related to scared people and those concerned about mistreatment.
Police said while some incidents can be accidental, the potential for behavioural problems in dogs increases if they haven’t been trained or have been mistreated or neglected.
