A dog has been fatally shot by Christchurch police after they say it attacked a police dog at the scene of an arrest today.
Christchurch Metro Area Commander Superintendent Lane Todd said the incident happened about 2pm when police were called to a Ferry Road property, after a report that someone had slashed another person’s tyre with a knife.
Todd said police attended the address armed, "as a precaution".
"During the arrest of a male at the address, a dog has come from inside and attacked a police dog.
"Officers have attempted to use OC (oleoresin capsicum) spray and a Taser to subdue the dog, but these were unsuccessful, and the dog was subsequently shot by police," Todd said.
He said the dog was immediately taken to a local vet for treatment, "but unfortunately has since died".
The police dog was checked by a vet and its injuries are not life-threatening.
"Police never take the shooting of an animal lightly, but it is sometimes necessary to ensure the safety of our staff, police dogs, and members of the public," Todd said.
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