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I wanted to provide an update regarding Dangerous dogs, which people around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. UPDATE Romford man charged with Dangerous Dog Act offences
Officers investigating an incident in Raphael Park, Romford, on Monday, 2 February where a two-year-old girl was attacked and injured by two dogs have charged a man.
On Saturday, 14 February, a 63-year-old man from Romford was arrested in connection with this incident and a previous incident which occurred in September 2024 in Bedfords Park, leaving a man with minor injuries.
The man has been charged with three offences under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 in relation to both incidents. He will appear before Barkingside Magistrates’ Court next month.
The dogs involved were seized earlier this month by the Met.
Acting Chief Inspector Charlie Routley, of Havering Safer Neighbourhoods, said “This has been a thorough investigation into two serious incidents in our community. Allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control is a criminal offence.
“My thoughts remain with the young victim and her family, and I wish her a continued and full recovery. I would also like to thank the members of the public who came forward and contacted us with information. Your support and cooperation have been invaluable in progressing this investigation.”
The Metropolitan Police Service continues to remind all dog owners of their legal responsibilities under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. Owners must ensure that their dogs are kept under control at all times in public and private places, and failure to do so can result in serious criminal consequences.
 It’s an offence to let a dog be dangerously out of control whether that’s in public or private. A dog is considered to be out of control if it: - injures someone
- makes someone worried that it might injure them
A court could also decide that your dog is dangerously out of control if: - it attacks someone’s animal
- the owner of an animal thinks they could be injured if they tried to stop your dog attacking their animal
In the UK, it's against the law to own certain types of dogs and this is dependent on what it looks like, rather than its breed or name. If you see a dog loose or if you think someone has and/or is breeding banned dogs, please report this online. If the dog seems to be out of control, let us know by calling 101. Get Involved Please consider getting involved and contribute to the local priority survey, we may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
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