Two men charged with offences under the Dangerous Dogs Act

Police have charged two men in connection with offences under the Dangerous Dogs Act, following three incidents in the Sighthill and Currie area.

The first incident took place on Tuesday, 18 February, 2025, in Forth View, Currie, where a Staffordshire Bull Terrier attacked another dog. The same dog was involved in a similar incident on Saturday, 8 March, 2025, when it attacked another dog and injured a 74-year-old woman. She did not require hospital treatment.

A 53-year-old man has been charged in connection with both incidents and is subject of a report to the Procurator Fiscal.

The third incident took place in Sighthill Court on Monday, 24 February, 2025, where a bully-type dog attacked a 16-year-old girl. She did not require medical treatment.

A 19-year-old man has been charged in connection with this incident and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Sergeant Mark Coull of the Community Policing Team said: “We will always respond to community concerns regarding dangerous dog incidents. We work with our partners at Edinburgh City Council’s Street Enforcement Team in response to these concerns and take the appropriate action.

“We continue to urge anyone with any concerns to report them to local officers through 101.”