Dog fatally shot during home invasion robbery Astley, EN (UK) Incident Date: Thursday, Oct 18, 2007 Disposition: Alleged Abuser names unreleased

Case ID: 12493 Classification: Shooting Animal: dog (non pit-bull) View more cases in EN (UK) Login to Watch this Case

Masked men shot dead a dog and tied up its owners during a terrifying robbery at a farmhouse. The gang were confronted by the animal when they entered the house on Woodlands Farm in Astley.

They then shot it in the head.

After the owners were tied up, the robbers searched the house for money.

During the raid on Thursday night, one of the robbers hit the man with a pickaxe handle.

Det Insp Steve Crimmins said: "Not only have they been in fear of their own lives, they have also lost their pet dog as a result of the actions of these individuals. "

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 872 5050 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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The Bolton News - Oct 19, 2007

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