A WOMAN has been charged in connection with an alleged dog attack on a Dundee street.
The alleged victim was walking along the city’s Old Craigie Road when the incident is said to have taken place.
Police Scotland has confirmed that a 56-year-old woman has been charged in relation to the alleged attack, which is said to have taken place on Tuesday February 23.
A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.
It is claimed that the woman was attacked by the dog and suffered injuries to her arm, which had to be treated at Ninewells Hospital.
The 53-year-old spent two days receiving treatment.
Police did not provide information about the fate of the dog, however, legislation introduced by the Scottish Government could see it destroyed if the allegations are proved.
The Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2010, was introduced to widen the scope for local authorities and courts to take action against persons in charge of a dog where the dog’s behaviour is deemed to be “out of control”.
It allows council-authorised officers allowed to issue Dog Control Notices (DCNs) to irresponsible owners of any dog which it is believed may pose a danger to the public.
The act amends the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 meaning dog owners can be held criminally responsible where a dog is found to be dangerous.
The Dog Control Notices can impose a number of conditions on the dog owner, including muzzling the animal whenever it is in a place which can be accessed by the public.
Owners can also be ordered to keep the dog on a lead whenever it is in a place in which the public have access.
In the case of male dogs, the owner can be made to neuter their pet.
The owner and their dog can also be required to attend and complete a training course on the control of dogs.
A Scottish Government spokeswoman said: “The decision on whether a dog should be destroyed is a matter for the court to determine.”
A police spokeswoman said officers had been investigating the claims.
She added: “Police Scotland can confirm that a 56-year-old woman has been charged.
“A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.”
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