The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991

A dog owner from the St Blazey area has been summonsed to court following an incident in in late 2024 where it was alleged that his dog, whilst loose in a local park, bit a Royal Mail worker who was completing his rounds.

Under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 it is a criminal offence for any dog breed to be dangerously out of control anywhere such as;

- in a public place

- in a private place such as a neighbour's house or garden

- in the owner's home

"Dangerously out of control" may be considered as injuring another person or animal or causing someone to fear injury.

The incident is a worthwhile reminder to dog owners to ensure that their dogs are kept under proper control in public places.