Dog attacks (FOI ref: 1869A/24)

Request

The number of reported dog attacks (Home Office code 008/21 – owner or person in charge allowing dog to be dangerously out of control in any place in England or Wales injuring any person or assistance dog) from Jan 1st 2023 to Nov 1st 2024, giving a month by month breakdown.

Response

Table: Count of HO Code 008/21 offences – Owner or person in charge allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control in any place in England and Wales (whether or not in a public place), injuring any person or assistance dog – recorded 01 January 2023 to 31 October 2024:

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