Dog killed by pair of black lurcher/bulldog crosses during walk in South Yorkshire fields

Five-year-old Tadi was killed during a walk with his owner in fields between Maltby, Rotherham and Braithwell, Doncaster on Sunday, April 16, 2023.

South Yorkshire Police (SYP) is appealing for help to find the owner of the two dogs who reportedly killed Tadi.

Launching the appeal today (Wednesday, April 19), a SYP spokesperson said: “On Sunday (16 April) at around 6.40am, the woman was walking with her two dogs across fields between Maltby and Braithwell, when she came across a man with three dogs.

“It’s reported that two of them then attacked one of the woman’s dogs, five-year-old Tadi. Tadi sadly died as a result of his injuries.

“The man said to have left the scene with his three dogs without giving the woman his contact details.

“His two dogs, which were not on a lead at the time of the attack, are described as black lurcher/bulldog crosses. The man also had a cream puppy with him.

“The man is described as being white, aged between 35 and 45, with dark hair and of medium build.

“We are looking to speak to him about the incident.”

Anyone who can help police to trace the owner of the two dogs is asked to please contact the force via webchat or their online portal here: https://smartcontact.southyorkshire.police.uk/ or by calling them on 101.

Please quote crime number 181 of April 17, when you contact the force.

Alternatively, you can stay completely anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers via their website Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling their UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111.