Cherrie-Nanook-Indy Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Ok so the other night OH took the dogs for their before bed pee's and poo's, 3 scum bags came round the corner (having just ran away from a brawl round the corner and were running away from police) they thought "hay 3 on 1 so tried to beat hubby up, try got 1 hit in as he was trying to get the dogs out of harms way, Nanook and Indy then were snarling and trying to get as these lads, only then did the lads see the dogs and back off. At no point was any contact made by the dogs. 2 police officers came round the corner and saw most of what had happened. So next day police come to take a statement and ask if hubby wants to press charges. They then said that the 3 lads had said that if hubby presses charges they will file a complaint that the dogs are dangerous and attacked them!!!!!! Now I'm not a law buff but I think that someone only needs to feel intimidated by a dog to lodge a complaint, police advised to save the hassle of council/ RSPCA behaviourist etc getting involved it would be best to not press charges as the lads said they wouldn't do anything if he didn't!!! Aaaarrrrggggghhhh so annoyed!! Can not believe these idiots will get away with starting on a random person in the street because of a stupid law!!!! Hope you followed all this and thanks for letting me rant. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvMyKai Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 OMG! That is so annoying!!!! Stupid boys, but good dogs for protecting their owner, honestly, i don't think that dogs should get into trouble if they're protecting their owners, it serves the idiots right!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Thats so annoying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 What kind of police do you have? They should be able to discern the more gregious event, and that was the attack on your hubby. The perps (3 lads) should have no standing in filing a complaint. The police in this situation are enabling the perps to basically blackmail you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 I am not sure if your laws are similar there, but I doubt they would have any legal standing unless they have proof that the dogs attacked them. And even if the dog did bite one of them, they were the ones who attacked your OH so the dogs were defending him, so I doubt the police here would take them seriously that your dogs attacked unprovoked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_tinmois Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 The dangerous dog law that applies is 'having a dog dangerously out of control in a public place' The offence would be proven if the dog bites. if the police have not made that charge , then its unlikely that any action will be taken. However, if the 'baddies' were to make a complaint, then the police would be obliged to investigate if the above law has been contravened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loops Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 haaaaaaa i'm sorry but the fact that they never saw three hoofing great dogs just goes to show what dingbats they are!!! ffs A sickening situation to be in, you cant be too careful with the media attention on dog attacks (apart from the 8 day old baby that got bit on the head and killed by the family jack russell- which only got a small slot grrr if it had been a staffie or such like different story) the powers to be may well side with the idiots, so i grudgingly tend to agree with the police.. (you could find out where they live then post the before bed poo through the letter box!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miahowlingprincess Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Would av bin nice to see the dogs maul these idiots it's the only way to reckon with scum but of corse as per the victims are victimised an the criminals protected by the law wat can WE do about it the law stinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Unfortunately, the way the law would see it us that the dogs were being used as a weapon. and that's illegal. Defense or attack, there's no difference. Sigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 A difficult situation to be in. I wouldn't press charges - it'll just open up a can of worms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simhauu Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 I'd be afraid for the 'bags to come bach for a revenge too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devildust76 Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Grrrrrrrr some people! Sorry this happened to Gaz and sorry that the law in this country protects the numpty's that started this. For the 'kids' sake I'd leave well alone, but we can silently plot together and hope they get theirs some time soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebe03 Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 The fact that the scumbags have told the Police they wouldn't press charges if Gaz didn't press charges of assault against them should be proof enough that they have no cause for complaint. This statement from these scumbags and what the police officers actually saw should be sufficient to disprove their claim along with there being no visible injuires to them caused by the dogs. Shame on the Police for failing to caution the scumbags for witness/victim intimidation and wating the Police / courts time. I would be compelled to press charges but fully understand why you chose not to on this occasion. I just wish the law would start treating people like this as the scum they clearly are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_tinmois Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 I am concerned about the new amendment to the Act I mentioned , in that , in future the act will cover private premises. Now this really does open a can of worms ! A Burglar who is attacked by your dog could very well bring charges against you under the amended Act. I understand why the knee jerk reaction, because of children being attacked in a private house, but there doesn't seem to be any actual difference being made between such an attack and the scenario of the burglar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 God that's a tough call. By not pressing charges they've been given the green light to do it again but on the other hand if and when they do, eventually they'll get sent down without risking the welfare of your dogs. I can see why the police are saying don't press charges but it really grates that they feel they have to bow down to blatant blackmail. The perps sound far too cocky, people like that usually slip up and get caught out eventually but eventually doesn't get justice for your other half! Argh! Too frustrating for words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherrie-Nanook-Indy Posted April 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 It is crazy and if it weren't for making sure my babies were safe and no fingers were pointed at them we would have told the police to throw the book at them, however living in a small town we are already known as "the husky people" so to then have "aggressive dogs" tagged onto own association would be more detrimental to us and Husky's as a breed, that's the only thing keeping me sane right now. I hate that the law protects the criminals, they should be "thrown to the dogs" (sorry bad pun) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mia-Blue Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 What a horrible situation to be in, my gut would be screaming press charges the boys were in the wrong and need to be punished, if the dogs has not been the attack could have been much worse! These boys have no evidence that the dogs did anything other than give a scary warning do they? And surely if they are bad boys in the area they will already be known to the criminal system? To threaten a counter complaint shows they know how the system works and it is a sad fact in life when they know such a threat to you will get them off scott free!! But that said I appreciate the concerns you have for the dogs and the outcome of an investigation and possible backlash from the boys and local community Aren't the police offering any advice?? When my son was robbed after Christmas he was given a lot of support by the victim support unit and the lad in question has very strict bail conditions in place. hope you feel about to make the decision which feels right in dealing with this x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeonah Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Sorry to here that something like this has happened to you. I think I would be consulting the advice of a good solicitor to see exactly what could be done. I would have thought that a good solicitor would have been able to make a very good case in court with the ammunition that he has, and there is a lot. I can think of numerous things that could be put into a good argument in court and I'm no lawyer. Unfortunately these things come into the classification of "the worlds gone mad". If all else fails there is always the hope that what goes around comes around and one night they will find themselves in a similar situation Gary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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