Police launch bodycam footage after canine tasered and put into wheelie bin

Police bodycam footage has been launched displaying a canine assault – taken moments earlier than the animal was tasered and put right into a wheelie bin by officers.

The footage, taken through the incident in Coventry on Tuesday, reveals the canine attacking different canine whereas folks nervously try to separate the animals.

It was launched by West Midlands Police in response to a witness video – revealed on social media – of officers tasering the canine after which shoving the incapacitated animal in a plastic wheelie bin.

The pressure stated they hoped their footage would “explain the context” after officers confronted on-line criticism for his or her actions.

In an announcement launched alongside the bodycam video, West Midlands Police stated the animal was “clearly out of control” and had attacked different canine earlier than officers deployed the Taser.

Police additionally stated the canine introduced a “risk” to close by folks, together with kids, and had attacked a member of the general public who had to make use of an umbrella to defend himself.

The pressure additionally launched footage of the canine following the incident after it was claimed that the animal had been killed.

“The dog was seized by the Dangerous Dogs Unit and has since been assessed by a vet and secured in kennels,” a spokesperson stated.

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“The dog is fit and well and is being looked after by staff at the kennel and the owner is fully aware of the actions police have taken.”

Explaining why the officers had used the Taser, the pressure stated: “Because the canine was uncontrolled, officers used a Taser to stop it inflicting critical hurt.

“Officers needed to contain the dog, so they found a large wheelie bin to put inside to ensure the public, the officers and the dog itself were away from further danger.

“This was a dynamic incident and we would have liked to comprise the canine as shortly as attainable to make sure that the hazard to the general public was eradicated.”

The spokesperson added: “The canine that was attacked is at house recovering.”

A person was arrested on suspicion of obstructing police and enquiries are ongoing.