Puppy and owner injured after dog attack

Wednesday, 13 April 2016 00:00

Police say they've located the owner of a dog which attacked a puppy and its owner yesterday.

'Bear' - a pug/westie cross - was set upon by a black Labrador near Scarlett in Castletown.

Both were injured as a result.

Officers used social media to appeal for help in finding the owner - they say that person has now come forward and will be spoken to accordingly.

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