Police continue to investigate dog bite incident in Cobourg

Written By Dan Jones

By: Dan Jones CFWN, LJI

By: Dan Jones, Northumberland 89.7 FM News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Police continue to investigate a dog bite, where the owner is charged and the search for the animal is ongoing.

Cobourg Police alleged last Tuesday afternoon, officers responded to the area of Elgin Street West and William Street after receiving a report that a dog had bitten an adult.

The victim was transported to hospital for treatment of their injuries.

Authorities claim the owner has previous documented incidents involving this animal.

While law enforcement search for a white Dogo Argentino, its advised that if the animal is seen to not approach it.

Dan Jones

Dan Jones is a veteran radio and web journalist with 18 years in the news business. He has reported on Indigenous issues in Northern and Western Canada. This former News Director has covered provincial legislative politics in the Yukon and Saskatchewan.

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