Terrier killed in park dog attack By Richard Cronin
A VICIOUS dog attack in Cox- heath left one pet dead, another seriously injured and their owner traumatised. Ellie, a Yorkshire Maltese ter-
rier cross, was killed by the Staffordshire bull terrier-type dog, while Phoebe, a Pomeran- ian, suffered severe wounds in- cluding a dislocated elbow. Owner Mrs Ann White, of East Farleigh, said the attack in
YOUNGSTERS have been learning about thework of the police during visits from neighbourhood officers. PCSO Jo Watts and PC Sarah
Walker visited Harlequins out-of- school club in Coxheath. The officers held a question and
answer session with youngsters, andgaveadviceonroadsafetyand playing safely during the summer months. They also took along a po- lice Jeep and some police uniform for the children to try on. PCSO Dave Rowley also visited Lenham Primary School in Ham Lane, where pupils were shown howto take fingerprints. PCSO Watts said: “We always
get a great reception at the club and it’s a good opportunity to dis- cuss some serious issues in a fun and relaxed environment.”
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the Beacon Recreation Ground, Linden Road, was “one of the worst things to have happened to me”. The first thing she knew about another dog in the field was the sound of paws. “The dog was on top of Ellie before I could blink. I was on my hands and knees trying to open its jaw. Luckily, it didn’t turn on me. It was a horrible way for my little dog to go.” The dog then dropped Ellie
and picked up Phoebe and ran off with her. Mrs White said Phoebe only survived because the other dog bit her over her shoulder. She is only now be- ginning to walk again. Mrs White has applied for a control order on the terrierwith a potential prosecution, should the owners breach the order. A heated discussion about walking dogs in public areas took place at a Coxheath Parish
Children get taste of police work at school club
Council meeting following the attack. A bylaw forcing owners to muzzle their dogs and keep them on a lead was suggested by one councillor. Mayor of Maid- stone and parish Cllr BrianMor- timer said: “Most residents would be totally against it.” The council has asked resi-
dents to report anything regard- ing dogs. The police and the Maidstone dog warden will at- tend the next council meeting.
Bungalow scheme PERMISSION is being sought to build a chalet bungalow in the rear garden of Braye House, North Street, Sutton Valence. Graham Juffs and Jenny An- derson want to build the home and an oak-frame garage. The supporting statement said: “The design and location takes into consideration our immediate neighbours and the 12-home de- velopment to the north.” Maidstone Council will de- cide on the application.
Barn conversion A PLANNING application seeks to convert the grade II- listed Tanner Barn and out- buildings on Tanner Farm, Goudhurst Road, Maidstone into residential use. Maidstone Council will decide on the pro- posal.
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