Rampaging rottweiler savages OAP and puppy

A PENSIONER suffered a fractured shoulder and a broken arm when a Rottweiler mauled him and savaged his puppy.

Brian Cropper (66), of East Dene, was walking along Broadway East when the dog attacked.

A woman walking behind Mr Cropper tried to warn him of the Rottweiler as it charged, but the vicious animal had already reached him.

Maltese puppy Beau suffered head wounds and a broken spine and had to be put down.

Mr Cropper’s shoulder had to be pinned back together and he will need at least 12 weeks physiotherapy.

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A police spokesman said: “Officers believe that the rottweiler was led away by two young, white males up East Road in East Dene. The first youth was described as a 13- or 14-year-old and the second was thought to be a seven- or eight-year-old.”

Anyone who witnessed the attack or has information about it is asked to call police on 101 and quote reference 1073 of October 28.

Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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