Points 2 Prove
The Ultimate Police Handbook
Keeping dogs under proper control
s.3 Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
Animals
Definition
If a dog is dangerously out of control in any place in England or Wales (whether or not a public place) -
(a) the owner; and
(b) if different, the person for the time being in charge of the dog,
is guilty of an offence, or, if the dog while so out of control injures any person or assistance dog, an aggravated offence, under this subsection.
(a) the owner; and
(b) if different, the person for the time being in charge of the dog,
is guilty of an offence, or, if the dog while so out of control injures any person or assistance dog, an aggravated offence, under this subsection.
Points to Prove
- owner or person in charge at the time
- of a dog which is
- dangerously
- out of control
- in a public place
This offence is aggravated if there is any injuries.
- of a dog which is
- dangerously
- out of control
- in a public place
This offence is aggravated if there is any injuries.
Offence Type
Charging Codes
DD91015 - Public place owner
DD91016 - Private place injury
DD91017 - Private place fear of injury
DD91022 - Public place owner allow
DD91024 - Public place cause injury
Crime Recording
Not PNC Recordable
Crime Report Required