Dog seriously injured near Berwick as police appeal to find van owner
Police investigating a report of a dog being injured in Northumberland have issued an image of a vehicle they want to trace.
At around 3.35pm on Sunday, May 3, police received a report that a dog had been injured on Cocklawburn Beach near Berwick-upon-Tweed.
It was reported by the owner that three other dogs, believed to be Bull-type breeds, had caused injuries to his dog at around 11am.
The other owner and dogs were then understood to have left the area in a vehicle.
The injured dog, a German Shepherd crossbreed, sustained a serious injury to its neck which required emergency treatment.
A number of enquiries have been ongoing by the Force’s Dog Section to establish the full circumstances, including to determine if any criminal offences have been committed.
Today (Friday) as part of their investigation, officers have issued an image of a van they would like to trace, including the owner of it.
The vehicle is described as an older style white Ford transit van – with large roof bars on top – that was understood to have been parked in the area at the time.
They are also keen to hear from any further witnesses, particularly anyone with footage capturing the incident or vehicle pictured.
Anyone with information should send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or use live chat and report forms on the Force’s website.
Those unable to make contact in these ways can call 101.
Please quote reference: NP-20260503-0604.