Horse Bitten by Staffordshire Bull Terrier

A horse was bitten around the neck and hind quarters at a show event in the council-owned park in Londonderry on Sunday. The horse was being led by a young girl when the dog attacked, the horse owner Kelda Margon said it was a frightening experience for everyone. The dog wasn’t on a lead and it was with a group of six teenage lads who thought the attack was funny. They did not care who got hurt , it could have been a child. The dog continued to attack ,and only stopped when he couldn’t keep up with the horse when she started to jump around. It is scary to see how dangerous a dog can be in the wrong hands and not trained.
A spokesman for Derry City Council said: Council Policy is that all dogs should be kept on leads at all times. This matter will be fully investigated if the people will contact the council and we urge them to do so.