Police investigate dogs death

Police are investigating an incident involving a 6 year old Greyhound dog being killed at about 10.30-10.45 am on Sunday 28 march 2010. 

The dog had managed to escape from it's owners property when a gate was
inadvertantly left open and the dog was only missing for a few minutes before it was found 500 m away
in Aldershot Street near Wainoni Park. The dog had suffered a severe blunt force
trauma to its head causing its death. There was no evidence of the dog being hit by a vehicle.

If any one with information about what happened to this dog could contact New Brighton Police
watchouse Ph 3739100 or leave recorded message for Constable Scanlan Ph 3739103

If media want further info about the dog incident please get them to contact dog owner
Phillip PRICE Ph 3823986 or 027 2494452