Dogs attacked a man and chickens in Croydon park. Police seized the dogs after the incident; a man has to pay.
The police called it a “shocking incident.” It would scare people nearby, they said. Officers seized dogs after the attack. They used the Dangerous Dogs Act, and the Status Dogs Unit helped.
The court ordered the defendant to pay up. Victims get £13,000 in compensation. They cannot keep dogs for 10 years. They must pay £52,410 for kennel and vet costs. The defendant owes £65,410 total.
Ryan Holliday thanked the public. He is the Acting Chief Inspector and works for Croydon Safer Neighbourhoods. People helped the police on this case.
The court hearing ended. The defendant must pay victims £13,000 total. They can’t have a dog for 10 years. Plus, they owe £52,410 for police kennel and vet bills.
This shows dog cases are serious. They cost a lot of money. The Park Hill team did a great investigation. They are from Whitgift Safer Neighbourhood Team.