Doberman Found Dead in Chippenham – Police Seek Witnesses
Police are hunting for answers after a three-year-old Doberman was found dead under suspicious circumstances near Avenue La Fleche in Chippenham.
Dog Initially Thought Hit by Car – Now Believed Murdered
The dog’s finder contacted police around 9pm on September 22 and rushed the animal to vets, thinking it had been hit by a car. But vets discovered the Doberman had been deliberately killed, likely with a sharp object.
Owners Devastated as Police Appeal for Information
The dog’s owners had spent the evening searching after she ran off during a walk. PC Darren Willis said:
“This was understandably very distressing for the owners. While we first believed the dog may have been knocked down near a busy road, we now suspect this was a deliberate act.”
He added:
“We want to hear from anyone with info, especially as the attack may not have happened where the dog was found.”
See Something? Say Something
If you have any details, call police on 101 quoting crime reference 54200095737. Help catch whoever is behind this heartless attack.
