Crime & Safety
Banbury – Councillor’s dog ‘mauled to death’ in town centre street
Councillor Eddie Reeves said the incident happened in West Bar Street, Banbury, and left him and his five-month-old baby covered in blood.
In a Facebook post, the Cherwell district councillor warned people with babies or small dogs to stay ‘well away’ from an address in West Bar Street.
Mr Reeves said: “Our darling cavapoo, Coco, has just been mauled to death while walking in town with our five-month-old baby. It happened in an instant. There is blood all over me and our baby, neither of whom were bitten.
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Coco (Image: Facebook)
“Thames Valley Police are on their way, but the number of young men with dangerous dogs in this country is out of control. The dogs need to be put down.”
In response to his post Councillor Andrew Crichton said: “Eddie, I am so sorry to read this. Absolutely disgusting that this has happened. May Coco rest in peace. My condolences to you and your family.”
Thames Valley Police has been contacted for more information.